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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.77, 1,992.75 and 919.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.77, 1,992.75 and 919.50 is: 1,269.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.77 : 1,992.75 = 919.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.77/1,992.75 = 919.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.77x = 1,992.75 × 919.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.77x = 1,832,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,330.18/1,443.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.13

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