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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.90, 1,995.09 and 816.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.90, 1,995.09 and 816.35 is: 1,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.90 : 1,995.09 = 816.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.90/1,995.09 = 816.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.90x = 1,995.09 × 816.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.90x = 1,628,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,691.72/1,445.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.42

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