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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.82, 2,155.29 and 1,268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.82, 2,155.29 and 1,268.66 is: 1,893.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.82 : 2,155.29 = 1,268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.82/2,155.29 = 1,268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.82x = 2,155.29 × 1,268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.82x = 2,734,337.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,337.26/1,443.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.82

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