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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.92, 1,993.54 and 885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.92, 1,993.54 and 885.11 is: 1,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.92 : 1,993.54 = 885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.92/1,993.54 = 885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.92x = 1,993.54 × 885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.92x = 1,764,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,500.39/1,444.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.17

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