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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.15, 1,994.41 and 815.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.15, 1,994.41 and 815.73 is: 1,125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.15 : 1,994.41 = 815.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.15/1,994.41 = 815.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.15x = 1,994.41 × 815.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.15x = 1,626,911.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,911.80/1,445.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.77

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