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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.10, 1,998.98 and 924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.10, 1,998.98 and 924.44 is: 1,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.10 : 1,998.98 = 924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.10/1,998.98 = 924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.10x = 1,998.98 × 924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.10x = 1,847,937.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,937.07/1,448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.11

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