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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.16, 1,990.28 and 945.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.16, 1,990.28 and 945.24 is: 1,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.16 : 1,990.28 = 945.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.16/1,990.28 = 945.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.16x = 1,990.28 × 945.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.16x = 1,881,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,292.27/1,442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.50

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