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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.10, 1,998.35 and 784.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.10, 1,998.35 and 784.95 is: 1,083.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.10 : 1,998.35 = 784.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.10/1,998.35 = 784.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.10x = 1,998.35 × 784.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.10x = 1,568,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,606.79/1,448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.22

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