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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.88, 1,993.93 and 781.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.88, 1,993.93 and 781.73 is: 1,078.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.88 : 1,993.93 = 781.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.88/1,993.93 = 781.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.88x = 1,993.93 × 781.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.88x = 1,558,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,714.90/1,444.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.79

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