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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.96, 1,993.88 and 815.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.96, 1,993.88 and 815.56 is: 1,125.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.96 : 1,993.88 = 815.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.96/1,993.88 = 815.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.96x = 1,993.88 × 815.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.96x = 1,626,128.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,128.77/1,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.38

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