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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444, 1,993.08 and 823.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444, 1,993.08 and 823.36 is: 1,136.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444 : 1,993.08 = 823.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444/1,993.08 = 823.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444x = 1,993.08 × 823.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444x = 1,641,022.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,022.35/1,444
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.44

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