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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.40, 1,990.94 and 1,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.40, 1,990.94 and 1,248 is: 1,722.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.40 : 1,990.94 = 1,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.40/1,990.94 = 1,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.40x = 1,990.94 × 1,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.40x = 2,484,693.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,693.12/1,442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.61

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