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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.02, 1,991.41 and 813.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.02, 1,991.41 and 813.57 is: 1,122.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.02 : 1,991.41 = 813.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.02/1,991.41 = 813.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.02x = 1,991.41 × 813.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.02x = 1,620,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,151.43/1,443.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.75

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