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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.91, 1,999.50 and 785.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.91, 1,999.50 and 785.77 is: 1,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.91 : 1,999.50 = 785.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.91/1,999.50 = 785.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.91x = 1,999.50 × 785.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.91x = 1,571,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,147.12/1,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.36

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