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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.53, 1,989.23 and 812.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.53, 1,989.23 and 812.09 is: 1,120.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.53 : 1,989.23 = 812.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.53/1,989.23 = 812.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.53x = 1,989.23 × 812.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.53x = 1,615,434.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,434.70/1,441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.64

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