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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.53, 1,996.21 and 783.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.53, 1,996.21 and 783.38 is: 1,081.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.53 : 1,996.21 = 783.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.53/1,996.21 = 783.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.53x = 1,996.21 × 783.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.53x = 1,563,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,797.94/1,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.07

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