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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.56, 1,999 and 785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.56, 1,999 and 785.40 is: 1,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.56 : 1,999 = 785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.56/1,999 = 785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.56x = 1,999 × 785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.56x = 1,570,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,014.60/1,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.85

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