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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.09, 1,991.44 and 813.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.09, 1,991.44 and 813.62 is: 1,122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.09 : 1,991.44 = 813.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.09/1,991.44 = 813.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.09x = 1,991.44 × 813.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.09x = 1,620,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,273.38/1,443.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.78

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