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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.01, 1,992.71 and 814.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.01, 1,992.71 and 814.68 is: 1,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.01 : 1,992.71 = 814.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.01/1,992.71 = 814.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.01x = 1,992.71 × 814.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.01x = 1,623,423.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,423.02/1,444.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.25

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