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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.96, 1,999.44 and 819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.96, 1,999.44 and 819.54 is: 1,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.96 : 1,999.44 = 819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.96/1,999.44 = 819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.96x = 1,999.44 × 819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.96x = 1,638,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,621.06/1,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.89

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