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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.55, 1,991.79 and 1,366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.55, 1,991.79 and 1,366.70 is: 1,884.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.55 : 1,991.79 = 1,366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.55/1,991.79 = 1,366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.55x = 1,991.79 × 1,366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.55x = 2,722,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,179.39/1,444.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,884.45

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