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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.20, 1,998.49 and 785.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.20, 1,998.49 and 785.04 is: 1,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.20 : 1,998.49 = 785.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.20/1,998.49 = 785.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.20x = 1,998.49 × 785.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.20x = 1,568,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,894.59/1,448.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.34

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