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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.28, 1,995.85 and 783.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.28, 1,995.85 and 783.12 is: 1,080.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.28 : 1,995.85 = 783.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.28/1,995.85 = 783.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.28x = 1,995.85 × 783.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.28x = 1,562,988.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,988.09/1,446.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.70

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