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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.97, 1,999.11 and 819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.97, 1,999.11 and 819.44 is: 1,130.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.97 : 1,999.11 = 819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.97/1,999.11 = 819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.97x = 1,999.11 × 819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.97x = 1,638,150.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,150.70/1,448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.56

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