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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.44, 1,998.72 and 1,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.44, 1,998.72 and 1,234.20 is: 1,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.44 : 1,998.72 = 1,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.44/1,998.72 = 1,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.44x = 1,998.72 × 1,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.44x = 2,466,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,820.22/1,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.80

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