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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.96, 1,992.56 and 814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.96, 1,992.56 and 814.44 is: 1,123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.96 : 1,992.56 = 814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.96/1,992.56 = 814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.96x = 1,992.56 × 814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.96x = 1,622,820.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,820.57/1,443.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.87

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