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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.32, 1,992.96 and 884.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.32, 1,992.96 and 884.88 is: 1,221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.32 : 1,992.96 = 884.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.32/1,992.96 = 884.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.32x = 1,992.96 × 884.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.32x = 1,763,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,530.44/1,444.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.01

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