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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.88, 1,988.64 and 1,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.88, 1,988.64 and 1,149.12 is: 1,583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.88 : 1,988.64 = 1,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.88/1,988.64 = 1,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.88x = 1,988.64 × 1,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.88x = 2,285,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,186.00/1,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.77

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