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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.77, 1,999.29 and 785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.77, 1,999.29 and 785.62 is: 1,084.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.77 : 1,999.29 = 785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.77/1,999.29 = 785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.77x = 1,999.29 × 785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.77x = 1,570,678.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,678.28/1,448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.15

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