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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.63, 1,999.23 and 1,212.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.63, 1,999.23 and 1,212.16 is: 1,672.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.63 : 1,999.23 = 1,212.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.63/1,999.23 = 1,212.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.63x = 1,999.23 × 1,212.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.63x = 2,423,386.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,386.64/1,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,672.88

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