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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.85, 1,993.03 and 1,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.85, 1,993.03 and 1,210.59 is: 1,668.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.85 : 1,993.03 = 1,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.85/1,993.03 = 1,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.85x = 1,993.03 × 1,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.85x = 2,412,739.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,739.16/1,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,668.73

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