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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.36, 1,913.49 and 944.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.36, 1,913.49 and 944.44 is: 1,303.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.36 : 1,913.49 = 944.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.36/1,913.49 = 944.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.36x = 1,913.49 × 944.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.36x = 1,807,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,171.71/1,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.54

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