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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.34, 1,991.52 and 911.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.34, 1,991.52 and 911.39 is: 1,258.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.34 : 1,991.52 = 911.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.34/1,991.52 = 911.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.34x = 1,991.52 × 911.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.34x = 1,815,041.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,041.46/1,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.40

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