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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.22, 1,994.63 and 816

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.22, 1,994.63 and 816 is: 1,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.22 : 1,994.63 = 816 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.22/1,994.63 = 816/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.22x = 1,994.63 × 816
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.22x = 1,627,614
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,614/1,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.21

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