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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.24, 1,998.58 and 785.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.24, 1,998.58 and 785.09 is: 1,083.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.24 : 1,998.58 = 785.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.24/1,998.58 = 785.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.24x = 1,998.58 × 785.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.24x = 1,569,065.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,065.17/1,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.43

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