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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.98, 1,989.93 and 820.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.98, 1,989.93 and 820.98 is: 1,132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.98 : 1,989.93 = 820.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.98/1,989.93 = 820.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.98x = 1,989.93 × 820.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.98x = 1,633,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,692.73/1,441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.95

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