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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.52, 1,994.69 and 816.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.52, 1,994.69 and 816.07 is: 1,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.52 : 1,994.69 = 816.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.52/1,994.69 = 816.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.52x = 1,994.69 × 816.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.52x = 1,627,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,813.70/1,445.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.11

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