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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.30, 1,993.19 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.30, 1,993.19 and 814.86 is: 1,124.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.30 : 1,993.19 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.30/1,993.19 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.30x = 1,993.19 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.30x = 1,624,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,166.73/1,444.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.54

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