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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.30, 1,995.90 and 783.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.30, 1,995.90 and 783.15 is: 1,080.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.30 : 1,995.90 = 783.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.30/1,995.90 = 783.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.30x = 1,995.90 × 783.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.30x = 1,563,089.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,089.09/1,446.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.75

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