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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.52, 1,998.97 and 785.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.52, 1,998.97 and 785.38 is: 1,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.52 : 1,998.97 = 785.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.52/1,998.97 = 785.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.52x = 1,998.97 × 785.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.52x = 1,569,951.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,951.06/1,448.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.83

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