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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.84, 1,987.84 and 1,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.84, 1,987.84 and 1,236.48 is: 1,702.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.84 : 1,987.84 = 1,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.84/1,987.84 = 1,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.84x = 1,987.84 × 1,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.84x = 2,457,924.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,924.40/1,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.35

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