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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.84, 1,989.22 and 918.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.84, 1,989.22 and 918.16 is: 1,266.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.84 : 1,989.22 = 918.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.84/1,989.22 = 918.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.84x = 1,989.22 × 918.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.84x = 1,826,422.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,422.24/1,441.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.73

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