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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.59, 1,993.81 and 815.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.59, 1,993.81 and 815.12 is: 1,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.59 : 1,993.81 = 815.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.59/1,993.81 = 815.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.59x = 1,993.81 × 815.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.59x = 1,625,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,194.41/1,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.02

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