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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.03, 2,162.80 and 1,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.03, 2,162.80 and 1,031.84 is: 1,545.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.03 : 2,162.80 = 1,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.03/2,162.80 = 1,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.03x = 2,162.80 × 1,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.03x = 2,231,662.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,662.14/1,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.44

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