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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.93, 1,999.51 and 785.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.93, 1,999.51 and 785.78 is: 1,084.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.93 : 1,999.51 = 785.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.93/1,999.51 = 785.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.93x = 1,999.51 × 785.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.93x = 1,571,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,161.04/1,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.36

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