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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.36, 1,989.08 and 811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.36, 1,989.08 and 811.84 is: 1,120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.36 : 1,989.08 = 811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.36/1,989.08 = 811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.36x = 1,989.08 × 811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.36x = 1,614,814.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,814.71/1,441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.34

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