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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.54, 1,991.60 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.54, 1,991.60 and 813.96 is: 1,123.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.54 : 1,991.60 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.54/1,991.60 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.54x = 1,991.60 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.54x = 1,621,083.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,083.65/1,443.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.00

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