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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.33, 1,993.57 and 1,168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.33, 1,993.57 and 1,168.54 is: 1,611.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.33 : 1,993.57 = 1,168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.33/1,993.57 = 1,168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.33x = 1,993.57 × 1,168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.33x = 2,329,558.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,558.38/1,445.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.78

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