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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.52, 1,991.76 and 919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.52, 1,991.76 and 919.36 is: 1,268.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.52 : 1,991.76 = 919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.52/1,991.76 = 919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.52x = 1,991.76 × 919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.52x = 1,831,144.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,144.47/1,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.53

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