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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.26, 1,993.06 and 781.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.26, 1,993.06 and 781.11 is: 1,077.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.26 : 1,993.06 = 781.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.26/1,993.06 = 781.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.26x = 1,993.06 × 781.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.26x = 1,556,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,799.10/1,444.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.92

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