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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.52, 1,992.24 and 884.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.52, 1,992.24 and 884.26 is: 1,220.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.52 : 1,992.24 = 884.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.52/1,992.24 = 884.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.52x = 1,992.24 × 884.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.52x = 1,761,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,658.14/1,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.39

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