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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.50, 1,995.70 and 1,113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.50, 1,995.70 and 1,113.30 is: 1,537.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.50 : 1,995.70 = 1,113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.50/1,995.70 = 1,113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.50x = 1,995.70 × 1,113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.50x = 2,221,812.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,812.81/1,445.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.05

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