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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.30, 1,992.81 and 884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.30, 1,992.81 and 884.54 is: 1,221.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.30 : 1,992.81 = 884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.30/1,992.81 = 884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.30x = 1,992.81 × 884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.30x = 1,762,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,710.19/1,443.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.31

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