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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.29, 1,989.45 and 1,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.29, 1,989.45 and 1,068.15 is: 1,474.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.29 : 1,989.45 = 1,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.29/1,989.45 = 1,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.29x = 1,989.45 × 1,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.29x = 2,125,031.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,031.02/1,441.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.40

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