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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.63, 1,993.58 and 781.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.63, 1,993.58 and 781.48 is: 1,078.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.63 : 1,993.58 = 781.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.63/1,993.58 = 781.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.63x = 1,993.58 × 781.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.63x = 1,557,936.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,936.94/1,444.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.43

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