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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445, 1,997.70 and 1,383.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445, 1,997.70 and 1,383.80 is: 1,913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445 : 1,997.70 = 1,383.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445/1,997.70 = 1,383.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445x = 1,997.70 × 1,383.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445x = 2,764,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,417.26/1,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.09

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