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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.46, 1,993.11 and 1,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.46, 1,993.11 and 1,235.28 is: 1,703.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.46 : 1,993.11 = 1,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.46/1,993.11 = 1,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.46x = 1,993.11 × 1,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.46x = 2,462,048.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,048.92/1,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.30

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