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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.97, 1,991.27 and 813.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.97, 1,991.27 and 813.50 is: 1,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.97 : 1,991.27 = 813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.97/1,991.27 = 813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.97x = 1,991.27 × 813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.97x = 1,619,884.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,884.12/1,442.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.60

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