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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.78, 1,999.33 and 785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.78, 1,999.33 and 785.66 is: 1,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.78 : 1,999.33 = 785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.78/1,999.33 = 785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.78x = 1,999.33 × 785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.78x = 1,570,781.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,781.65/1,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.21

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