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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.56, 1,993.00 and 815.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.56, 1,993.00 and 815.01 is: 1,124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.56 : 1,993.00 = 815.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.56/1,993.00 = 815.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.56x = 1,993.00 × 815.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.56x = 1,624,312.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,312.89/1,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.43

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