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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.62, 1,990.27 and 911.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.62, 1,990.27 and 911.35 is: 1,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.62 : 1,990.27 = 911.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.62/1,990.27 = 911.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.62x = 1,990.27 × 911.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.62x = 1,813,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,832.56/1,442.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.32

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