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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.06, 1,994.18 and 781.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.06, 1,994.18 and 781.92 is: 1,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.06 : 1,994.18 = 781.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.06/1,994.18 = 781.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.06x = 1,994.18 × 781.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.06x = 1,559,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,282.40/1,445.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.05

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