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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.28, 1,990.82 and 1,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.28, 1,990.82 and 1,094.36 is: 1,508.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.28 : 1,990.82 = 1,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.28/1,990.82 = 1,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.28x = 1,990.82 × 1,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.28x = 2,178,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,673.78/1,444.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.48

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