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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.30, 1,993.14 and 877.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.30, 1,993.14 and 877.13 is: 1,210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.30 : 1,993.14 = 877.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.30/1,993.14 = 877.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.30x = 1,993.14 × 877.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.30x = 1,748,240.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,240.40/1,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.44

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