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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.35, 1,992.34 and 883.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.35, 1,992.34 and 883.69 is: 1,219.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.35 : 1,992.34 = 883.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.35/1,992.34 = 883.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.35x = 1,992.34 × 883.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.35x = 1,760,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,606.52/1,443.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.81

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