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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.56, 1,999.02 and 819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.56, 1,999.02 and 819.20 is: 1,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.56 : 1,999.02 = 819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.56/1,999.02 = 819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.56x = 1,999.02 × 819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.56x = 1,637,597.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,597.18/1,448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.50

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