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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.46, 1,998.96 and 859.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.46, 1,998.96 and 859.05 is: 1,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.46 : 1,998.96 = 859.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.46/1,998.96 = 859.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.46x = 1,998.96 × 859.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.46x = 1,717,206.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,206.59/1,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,185.54

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