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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.42, 1,998.84 and 785.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.42, 1,998.84 and 785.30 is: 1,083.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.42 : 1,998.84 = 785.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.42/1,998.84 = 785.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.42x = 1,998.84 × 785.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.42x = 1,569,679.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,679.06/1,448.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.72

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