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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.96, 1,992.50 and 814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.96, 1,992.50 and 814.56 is: 1,123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.96 : 1,992.50 = 814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.96/1,992.50 = 814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.96x = 1,992.50 × 814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.96x = 1,623,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,002.31/1,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.99

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