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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.71, 1,992.16 and 884.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.71, 1,992.16 and 884.33 is: 1,220.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.71 : 1,992.16 = 884.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.71/1,992.16 = 884.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.71x = 1,992.16 × 884.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.71x = 1,761,726.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,726.85/1,443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.28

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