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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.18, 1,998.47 and 858.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.18, 1,998.47 and 858.74 is: 1,185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.18 : 1,998.47 = 858.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.18/1,998.47 = 858.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.18x = 1,998.47 × 858.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.18x = 1,716,158.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,158.28/1,448.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.05

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