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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.23, 1,992.96 and 884.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.23, 1,992.96 and 884.50 is: 1,220.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.23 : 1,992.96 = 884.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.23/1,992.96 = 884.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.23x = 1,992.96 × 884.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.23x = 1,762,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,773.12/1,444.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.56

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