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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.34, 1,991.91 and 822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.34, 1,991.91 and 822.34 is: 1,134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.34 : 1,991.91 = 822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.34/1,991.91 = 822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.34x = 1,991.91 × 822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.34x = 1,638,027.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,027.27/1,443.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.89

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