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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.16, 1,993.08 and 884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.16, 1,993.08 and 884.72 is: 1,221.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.16 : 1,993.08 = 884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.16/1,993.08 = 884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.16x = 1,993.08 × 884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.16x = 1,763,317.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,317.74/1,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.00

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