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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.55, 1,995.05 and 816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.55, 1,995.05 and 816.12 is: 1,126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.55 : 1,995.05 = 816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.55/1,995.05 = 816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.55x = 1,995.05 × 816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.55x = 1,628,196.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,196.13/1,445.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.35

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