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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.91, 1,990.10 and 1,130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.91, 1,990.10 and 1,130.87 is: 1,560.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.91 : 1,990.10 = 1,130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.91/1,990.10 = 1,130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.91x = 1,990.10 × 1,130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.91x = 2,250,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,544.39/1,441.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.81

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