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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.50, 1,993.68 and 1,095.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.50, 1,993.68 and 1,095.66 is: 1,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.50 : 1,993.68 = 1,095.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.50/1,993.68 = 1,095.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.50x = 1,993.68 × 1,095.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.50x = 2,184,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,395.43/1,444.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.22

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