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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.24, 1,994.51 and 1,244.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.24, 1,994.51 and 1,244.66 is: 1,718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.24 : 1,994.51 = 1,244.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.24/1,994.51 = 1,244.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.24x = 1,994.51 × 1,244.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.24x = 2,482,480.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,480.59/1,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.89

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