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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.02, 1,994.87 and 1,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.02, 1,994.87 and 1,002.15 is: 1,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.02 : 1,994.87 = 1,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.02/1,994.87 = 1,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.02x = 1,994.87 × 1,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.02x = 1,999,158.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,158.97/1,445.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.48

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