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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.44, 1,993.34 and 781.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.44, 1,993.34 and 781.30 is: 1,078.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.44 : 1,993.34 = 781.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.44/1,993.34 = 781.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.44x = 1,993.34 × 781.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.44x = 1,557,396.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,396.59/1,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.20

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