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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.43, 1,990.62 and 945.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.43, 1,990.62 and 945.88 is: 1,304.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.43 : 1,990.62 = 945.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.43/1,990.62 = 945.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.43x = 1,990.62 × 945.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.43x = 1,882,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,882.92/1,443.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.45

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