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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.58, 1,995.21 and 1,113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.58, 1,995.21 and 1,113.48 is: 1,536.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.58 : 1,995.21 = 1,113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.58/1,995.21 = 1,113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.58x = 1,995.21 × 1,113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.58x = 2,221,626.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,626.43/1,445.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.84

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