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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.08, 1,994.21 and 781.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.08, 1,994.21 and 781.93 is: 1,079.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.08 : 1,994.21 = 781.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.08/1,994.21 = 781.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.08x = 1,994.21 × 781.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.08x = 1,559,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,332.63/1,445.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.06

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