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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.89, 2,167.97 and 1,181.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.89, 2,167.97 and 1,181.14 is: 1,773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.89 : 2,167.97 = 1,181.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.89/2,167.97 = 1,181.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.89x = 2,167.97 × 1,181.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.89x = 2,560,664.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,664.76/1,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.45

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