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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.45, 1,998.83 and 785.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.45, 1,998.83 and 785.29 is: 1,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.45 : 1,998.83 = 785.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.45/1,998.83 = 785.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.45x = 1,998.83 × 785.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.45x = 1,569,657.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,657.28/1,448.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.68

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