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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.03, 2,163.92 and 785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.03, 2,163.92 and 785.80 is: 1,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.03 : 2,163.92 = 785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.03/2,163.92 = 785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.03x = 2,163.92 × 785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.03x = 1,700,407.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,407.11/1,444.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.54

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