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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.90, 1,989.76 and 812.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.90, 1,989.76 and 812.47 is: 1,121.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.90 : 1,989.76 = 812.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.90/1,989.76 = 812.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.90x = 1,989.76 × 812.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.90x = 1,616,620.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,620.31/1,441.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.17

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