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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.13, 1,990.20 and 812.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.13, 1,990.20 and 812.64 is: 1,121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.13 : 1,990.20 = 812.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.13/1,990.20 = 812.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.13x = 1,990.20 × 812.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.13x = 1,617,325.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,325.78/1,442.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.48

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