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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.10, 1,992.89 and 814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.10, 1,992.89 and 814.60 is: 1,124.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.10 : 1,992.89 = 814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.10/1,992.89 = 814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.10x = 1,992.89 × 814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.10x = 1,623,408.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,408.19/1,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.17

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