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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.36, 1,988.76 and 820.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.36, 1,988.76 and 820.32 is: 1,131.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.36 : 1,988.76 = 820.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.36/1,988.76 = 820.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.36x = 1,988.76 × 820.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.36x = 1,631,419.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,419.60/1,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.86

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