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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.54, 1,994.84 and 782.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.54, 1,994.84 and 782.39 is: 1,079.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.54 : 1,994.84 = 782.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.54/1,994.84 = 782.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.54x = 1,994.84 × 782.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.54x = 1,560,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,728.98/1,445.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.69

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