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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.88, 1,999.24 and 819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.88, 1,999.24 and 819.24 is: 1,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.88 : 1,999.24 = 819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.88/1,999.24 = 819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.88x = 1,999.24 × 819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.88x = 1,637,857.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,857.38/1,448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.43

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