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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.62, 1,993.46 and 815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.62, 1,993.46 and 815.20 is: 1,124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.62 : 1,993.46 = 815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.62/1,993.46 = 815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.62x = 1,993.46 × 815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.62x = 1,625,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,074.07/1,444.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.92

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