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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.13, 1,993.66 and 1,111.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.13, 1,993.66 and 1,111.83 is: 1,534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.13 : 1,993.66 = 1,111.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.13/1,993.66 = 1,111.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.13x = 1,993.66 × 1,111.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.13x = 2,216,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,607.00/1,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.91

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