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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.64, 1,993.61 and 806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.64, 1,993.61 and 806.61 is: 1,113.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.64 : 1,993.61 = 806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.64/1,993.61 = 806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.64x = 1,993.61 × 806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.64x = 1,608,054.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,054.25/1,444.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.12

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