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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.33, 2,158.89 and 1,193.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.33, 2,158.89 and 1,193.77 is: 1,788.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.33 : 2,158.89 = 1,193.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.33/2,158.89 = 1,193.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.33x = 2,158.89 × 1,193.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.33x = 2,577,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,218.12/1,441.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.08

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