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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.46, 1,994.88 and 816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.46, 1,994.88 and 816.12 is: 1,126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.46 : 1,994.88 = 816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.46/1,994.88 = 816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.46x = 1,994.88 × 816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.46x = 1,628,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,061.47/1,445.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.33

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