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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.19, 1,991.49 and 813.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.19, 1,991.49 and 813.68 is: 1,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.19 : 1,991.49 = 813.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.19/1,991.49 = 813.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.19x = 1,991.49 × 813.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.19x = 1,620,435.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,435.58/1,443.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.82

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