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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.35, 1,991.55 and 813.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.35, 1,991.55 and 813.89 is: 1,123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.35 : 1,991.55 = 813.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.35/1,991.55 = 813.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.35x = 1,991.55 × 813.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.35x = 1,620,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,892.67/1,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.01

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