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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.08, 1,991.37 and 813.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.08, 1,991.37 and 813.71 is: 1,122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.08 : 1,991.37 = 813.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.08/1,991.37 = 813.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.08x = 1,991.37 × 813.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.08x = 1,620,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,397.68/1,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.87

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