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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445, 1,993.92 and 815.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445, 1,993.92 and 815.44 is: 1,125.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445 : 1,993.92 = 815.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445/1,993.92 = 815.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445x = 1,993.92 × 815.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445x = 1,625,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,922.12/1,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.21

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