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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.26, 1,991.70 and 813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.26, 1,991.70 and 813.80 is: 1,123.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.26 : 1,991.70 = 813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.26/1,991.70 = 813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.26x = 1,991.70 × 813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.26x = 1,620,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,835.50/1,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.04

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