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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.34, 1,994.57 and 782.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.34, 1,994.57 and 782.19 is: 1,079.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.34 : 1,994.57 = 782.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.34/1,994.57 = 782.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.34x = 1,994.57 × 782.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.34x = 1,560,135.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,135.97/1,445.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.43

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