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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.41, 1,992.83 and 814.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.41, 1,992.83 and 814.86 is: 1,124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.41 : 1,992.83 = 814.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.41/1,992.83 = 814.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.41x = 1,992.83 × 814.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.41x = 1,623,873.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,873.38/1,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.25

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