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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.62, 1,992.24 and 884.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.62, 1,992.24 and 884.34 is: 1,220.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.62 : 1,992.24 = 884.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.62/1,992.24 = 884.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.62x = 1,992.24 × 884.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.62x = 1,761,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,817.52/1,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.42

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