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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.07, 1,991.30 and 883.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.07, 1,991.30 and 883.42 is: 1,219.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.07 : 1,991.30 = 883.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.07/1,991.30 = 883.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.07x = 1,991.30 × 883.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.07x = 1,759,161.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,161.02/1,443.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.04

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