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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.53, 1,992.07 and 919.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.53, 1,992.07 and 919.87 is: 1,269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.53 : 1,992.07 = 919.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.53/1,992.07 = 919.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.53x = 1,992.07 × 919.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.53x = 1,832,445.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,445.43/1,443.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.42

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