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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.57, 1,989.37 and 812.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.57, 1,989.37 and 812.12 is: 1,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.57 : 1,989.37 = 812.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.57/1,989.37 = 812.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.57x = 1,989.37 × 812.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.57x = 1,615,603.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,603.10/1,441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.73

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