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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.33, 1,988.96 and 811.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.33, 1,988.96 and 811.96 is: 1,120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.33 : 1,988.96 = 811.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.33/1,988.96 = 811.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.33x = 1,988.96 × 811.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.33x = 1,614,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,941.96/1,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.46

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