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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.13, 1,990.15 and 821.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.13, 1,990.15 and 821.13 is: 1,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.13 : 1,990.15 = 821.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.13/1,990.15 = 821.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.13x = 1,990.15 × 821.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.13x = 1,634,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,169.82/1,442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.16

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