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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.13, 2,168.94 and 829.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.13, 2,168.94 and 829.04 is: 1,245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.13 : 2,168.94 = 829.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.13/2,168.94 = 829.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.13x = 2,168.94 × 829.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.13x = 1,798,130.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,130.28/1,444.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.13

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