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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.49, 1,994.79 and 782.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.49, 1,994.79 and 782.34 is: 1,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.49 : 1,994.79 = 782.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.49/1,994.79 = 782.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.49x = 1,994.79 × 782.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.49x = 1,560,590.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,590.12/1,445.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.63

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