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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.52, 1,989.34 and 812.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.52, 1,989.34 and 812.07 is: 1,120.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.52 : 1,989.34 = 812.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.52/1,989.34 = 812.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.52x = 1,989.34 × 812.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.52x = 1,615,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,483.33/1,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.68

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