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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.88, 1,991.08 and 813.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.88, 1,991.08 and 813.44 is: 1,122.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.88 : 1,991.08 = 813.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.88/1,991.08 = 813.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.88x = 1,991.08 × 813.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.88x = 1,619,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,624.12/1,442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.49

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