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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.80, 1,985.31 and 1,230.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.80, 1,985.31 and 1,230.39 is: 1,694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.80 : 1,985.31 = 1,230.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.80/1,985.31 = 1,230.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.80x = 1,985.31 × 1,230.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.80x = 2,442,705.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,705.57/1,441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.21

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