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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.22, 2,165.81 and 895.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.22, 2,165.81 and 895.69 is: 1,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.22 : 2,165.81 = 895.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.22/2,165.81 = 895.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.22x = 2,165.81 × 895.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.22x = 1,939,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,892.59/1,443.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.14

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