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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.25, 1,989.90 and 812.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.25, 1,989.90 and 812.75 is: 1,121.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.25 : 1,989.90 = 812.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.25/1,989.90 = 812.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.25x = 1,989.90 × 812.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.25x = 1,617,281.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,281.28/1,442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.36

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