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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.62, 1,994.95 and 782.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.62, 1,994.95 and 782.47 is: 1,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.62 : 1,994.95 = 782.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.62/1,994.95 = 782.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.62x = 1,994.95 × 782.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.62x = 1,560,993.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,993.95/1,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.81

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