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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.24, 1,992.90 and 823.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.24, 1,992.90 and 823.24 is: 1,135.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.24 : 1,992.90 = 823.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.24/1,992.90 = 823.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.24x = 1,992.90 × 823.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.24x = 1,640,635.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,635.00/1,444.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.99

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