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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.54, 1,994.87 and 816.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.54, 1,994.87 and 816.26 is: 1,126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.54 : 1,994.87 = 816.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.54/1,994.87 = 816.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.54x = 1,994.87 × 816.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.54x = 1,628,318.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,318.53/1,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.45

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