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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.75, 1,992.82 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.75, 1,992.82 and 854.88 is: 1,179.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.75 : 1,992.82 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.75/1,992.82 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.75x = 1,992.82 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.75x = 1,703,621.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,621.96/1,444.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.18

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