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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.98, 1,992.75 and 814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.98, 1,992.75 and 814.76 is: 1,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.98 : 1,992.75 = 814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.98/1,992.75 = 814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.98x = 1,992.75 × 814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.98x = 1,623,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,612.99/1,443.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.40

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