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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.52, 2,162.23 and 1,183.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.52, 2,162.23 and 1,183.91 is: 1,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.52 : 2,162.23 = 1,183.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.52/2,162.23 = 1,183.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.52x = 2,162.23 × 1,183.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.52x = 2,559,871.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,871.95/1,444.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.12

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