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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.12, 1,998.60 and 924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.12, 1,998.60 and 924.32 is: 1,275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.12 : 1,998.60 = 924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.12/1,998.60 = 924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.12x = 1,998.60 × 924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.12x = 1,847,345.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,345.95/1,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.69

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