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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.47, 1,990.19 and 1,109.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.47, 1,990.19 and 1,109.31 is: 1,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.47 : 1,990.19 = 1,109.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.47/1,990.19 = 1,109.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.47x = 1,990.19 × 1,109.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.47x = 2,207,737.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,737.67/1,441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.59

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