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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.06, 1,990.53 and 883.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.06, 1,990.53 and 883.74 is: 1,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.06 : 1,990.53 = 883.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.06/1,990.53 = 883.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.06x = 1,990.53 × 883.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.06x = 1,759,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,110.98/1,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.01

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