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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444, 1,992.16 and 814.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444, 1,992.16 and 814.37 is: 1,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444 : 1,992.16 = 814.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444/1,992.16 = 814.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444x = 1,992.16 × 814.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444x = 1,622,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,355.34/1,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.51

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