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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.73, 1,993.61 and 815.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.73, 1,993.61 and 815.41 is: 1,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.73 : 1,993.61 = 815.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.73/1,993.61 = 815.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.73x = 1,993.61 × 815.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.73x = 1,625,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,606.58/1,444.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.20

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