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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.85, 1,994.03 and 941.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.85, 1,994.03 and 941.82 is: 1,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.85 : 1,994.03 = 941.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.85/1,994.03 = 941.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.85x = 1,994.03 × 941.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.85x = 1,878,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,017.33/1,445.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.90

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