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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.89, 1,999.45 and 785.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.89, 1,999.45 and 785.74 is: 1,084.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.89 : 1,999.45 = 785.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.89/1,999.45 = 785.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.89x = 1,999.45 × 785.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.89x = 1,571,047.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,047.84/1,448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.31

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