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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.93, 1,998.13 and 784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.93, 1,998.13 and 784.78 is: 1,082.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.93 : 1,998.13 = 784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.93/1,998.13 = 784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.93x = 1,998.13 × 784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.93x = 1,568,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,092.46/1,447.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.99

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