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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.31, 1,991.77 and 814.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.31, 1,991.77 and 814.00 is: 1,123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.31 : 1,991.77 = 814.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.31/1,991.77 = 814.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.31x = 1,991.77 × 814.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.31x = 1,621,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,290.82/1,443.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.31

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