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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.47, 1,991.47 and 912.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.47, 1,991.47 and 912.41 is: 1,258.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.47 : 1,991.47 = 912.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.47/1,991.47 = 912.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.47x = 1,991.47 × 912.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.47x = 1,817,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,022.62/1,443.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.79

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