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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.99, 1,999.89 and 819.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.99, 1,999.89 and 819.53 is: 1,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.99 : 1,999.89 = 819.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.99/1,999.89 = 819.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.99x = 1,999.89 × 819.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.99x = 1,638,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,959.85/1,448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.11

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