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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.74, 1,989.63 and 1,127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.74, 1,989.63 and 1,127.37 is: 1,555.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.74 : 1,989.63 = 1,127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.74/1,989.63 = 1,127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.74x = 1,989.63 × 1,127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.74x = 2,243,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,243,049.17/1,441.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.79

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