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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.68, 1,993.02 and 1,003.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.68, 1,993.02 and 1,003.64 is: 1,384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.68 : 1,993.02 = 1,003.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.68/1,993.02 = 1,003.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.68x = 1,993.02 × 1,003.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.68x = 2,000,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,274.59/1,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.58

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