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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.49, 1,993.28 and 815.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.49, 1,993.28 and 815.17 is: 1,124.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.49 : 1,993.28 = 815.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.49/1,993.28 = 815.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.49x = 1,993.28 × 815.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.49x = 1,624,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,862.06/1,444.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.87

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