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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.69, 1,991.99 and 884.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.69, 1,991.99 and 884.28 is: 1,220.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.69 : 1,991.99 = 884.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.69/1,991.99 = 884.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.69x = 1,991.99 × 884.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.69x = 1,761,486.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,486.60/1,443.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.13

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