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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.42, 1,991.10 and 1,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.42, 1,991.10 and 1,371.30 is: 1,889.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.42 : 1,991.10 = 1,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.42/1,991.10 = 1,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.42x = 1,991.10 × 1,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.42x = 2,730,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730,395.43/1,445.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.00

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