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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.48, 2,157.92 and 1,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.48, 2,157.92 and 1,188.16 is: 1,775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.48 : 2,157.92 = 1,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.48/2,157.92 = 1,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.48x = 2,157.92 × 1,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.48x = 2,563,954.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,954.23/1,444.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,775.00

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