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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.98, 1,989.81 and 812.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.98, 1,989.81 and 812.43 is: 1,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.98 : 1,989.81 = 812.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.98/1,989.81 = 812.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.98x = 1,989.81 × 812.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.98x = 1,616,581.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,581.34/1,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.08

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