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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.03, 1,990.34 and 844.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.03, 1,990.34 and 844.81 is: 1,166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.03 : 1,990.34 = 844.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.03/1,990.34 = 844.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.03x = 1,990.34 × 844.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.03x = 1,681,444.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,444.96/1,442.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.03

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