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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.22, 1,989.92 and 969.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.22, 1,989.92 and 969.29 is: 1,337.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.22 : 1,989.92 = 969.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.22/1,989.92 = 969.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.22x = 1,989.92 × 969.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.22x = 1,928,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,794.76/1,442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.38

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