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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.06, 1,990.62 and 883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.06, 1,990.62 and 883.44 is: 1,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.06 : 1,990.62 = 883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.06/1,990.62 = 883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.06x = 1,990.62 × 883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.06x = 1,758,593.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,593.33/1,443.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.66

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