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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442, 1,990.32 and 821.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442, 1,990.32 and 821.36 is: 1,133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442 : 1,990.32 = 821.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442/1,990.32 = 821.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442x = 1,990.32 × 821.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442x = 1,634,769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,769.24/1,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.68

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