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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.54, 1,986.96 and 1,109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.54, 1,986.96 and 1,109.44 is: 1,529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.54 : 1,986.96 = 1,109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.54/1,986.96 = 1,109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.54x = 1,986.96 × 1,109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.54x = 2,204,412.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,412.90/1,441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.21

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