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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.58, 1,995 and 1,261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.58, 1,995 and 1,261.98 is: 1,738.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.58 : 1,995 = 1,261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.58/1,995 = 1,261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.58x = 1,995 × 1,261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.58x = 2,517,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517,650.10/1,448.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.01

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