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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.17, 1,994.45 and 815.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.17, 1,994.45 and 815.67 is: 1,125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.17 : 1,994.45 = 815.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.17/1,994.45 = 815.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.17x = 1,994.45 × 815.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.17x = 1,626,813.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,813.03/1,445.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.69

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