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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.01, 1,991.46 and 804.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.01, 1,991.46 and 804.99 is: 1,110.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.01 : 1,991.46 = 804.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.01/1,991.46 = 804.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.01x = 1,991.46 × 804.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.01x = 1,603,105.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,105.39/1,443.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.95

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