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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.83, 1,999.15 and 819.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.83, 1,999.15 and 819.21 is: 1,130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.83 : 1,999.15 = 819.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.83/1,999.15 = 819.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.83x = 1,999.15 × 819.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.83x = 1,637,721.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,721.62/1,448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.38

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