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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.68, 1,999.50 and 819.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.68, 1,999.50 and 819.57 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.68 : 1,999.50 = 819.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.68/1,999.50 = 819.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.68x = 1,999.50 × 819.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.68x = 1,638,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,730.22/1,448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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