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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.02, 2,159.27 and 1,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.02, 2,159.27 and 1,031.88 is: 1,542.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.02 : 2,159.27 = 1,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.02/2,159.27 = 1,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.02x = 2,159.27 × 1,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.02x = 2,228,102.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,102.37/1,444.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.99

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