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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.84, 1,991.94 and 919.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.84, 1,991.94 and 919.74 is: 1,268.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.84 : 1,991.94 = 919.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.84/1,991.94 = 919.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.84x = 1,991.94 × 919.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.84x = 1,832,066.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,066.90/1,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.88

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