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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.20, 1,991.60 and 1,149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.20, 1,991.60 and 1,149.62 is: 1,587.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.20 : 1,991.60 = 1,149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.20/1,991.60 = 1,149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.20x = 1,991.60 × 1,149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.20x = 2,289,583.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,583.19/1,442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.56

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