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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.34, 1,993.19 and 781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.34, 1,993.19 and 781.20 is: 1,078.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.34 : 1,993.19 = 781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.34/1,993.19 = 781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.34x = 1,993.19 × 781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.34x = 1,557,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,075.05/1,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.05

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