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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.92, 1,995.78 and 1,184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.92, 1,995.78 and 1,184.56 is: 1,635.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.92 : 1,995.78 = 1,184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.92/1,995.78 = 1,184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.92x = 1,995.78 × 1,184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.92x = 2,364,121.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,121.16/1,445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.03

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