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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.38, 2,163.10 and 826.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.38, 2,163.10 and 826.21 is: 1,237.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.38 : 2,163.10 = 826.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.38/2,163.10 = 826.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.38x = 2,163.10 × 826.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.38x = 1,787,174.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,174.85/1,444.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.33

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