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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.51, 1,988.83 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.51, 1,988.83 and 811.94 is: 1,120.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.51 : 1,988.83 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.51/1,988.83 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.51x = 1,988.83 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.51x = 1,614,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,798.66/1,441.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.22

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