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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.89, 2,155.38 and 1,268.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.89, 2,155.38 and 1,268.73 is: 1,893.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.89 : 2,155.38 = 1,268.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.89/2,155.38 = 1,268.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.89x = 2,155.38 × 1,268.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.89x = 2,734,596.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,596.67/1,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.91

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