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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.51, 1,998.93 and 785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.51, 1,998.93 and 785.35 is: 1,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.51 : 1,998.93 = 785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.51/1,998.93 = 785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.51x = 1,998.93 × 785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.51x = 1,569,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,859.68/1,448.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.78

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