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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.70, 1,998.69 and 819.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.70, 1,998.69 and 819.15 is: 1,130.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.70 : 1,998.69 = 819.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.70/1,998.69 = 819.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.70x = 1,998.69 × 819.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.70x = 1,637,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,226.91/1,448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.14

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