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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.51, 1,992.06 and 814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.51, 1,992.06 and 814.07 is: 1,123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.51 : 1,992.06 = 814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.51/1,992.06 = 814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.51x = 1,992.06 × 814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.51x = 1,621,666.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,666.32/1,443.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.42

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