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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.34, 1,993.28 and 814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.34, 1,993.28 and 814.84 is: 1,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.34 : 1,993.28 = 814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.34/1,993.28 = 814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.34x = 1,993.28 × 814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.34x = 1,624,195.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,195.22/1,444.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.52

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