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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.48, 1,993.58 and 815.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.48, 1,993.58 and 815.26 is: 1,125.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.48 : 1,993.58 = 815.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.48/1,993.58 = 815.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.48x = 1,993.58 × 815.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.48x = 1,625,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,283.08/1,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.17

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