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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.60, 1,999.28 and 819.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.60, 1,999.28 and 819.32 is: 1,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.60 : 1,999.28 = 819.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.60/1,999.28 = 819.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.60x = 1,999.28 × 819.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.60x = 1,638,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,045.99/1,448.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.78

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