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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.72, 1,993.66 and 815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.72, 1,993.66 and 815.27 is: 1,125.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.72 : 1,993.66 = 815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.72/1,993.66 = 815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.72x = 1,993.66 × 815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.72x = 1,625,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,363.77/1,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.04

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