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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.12, 1,999.80 and 785.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.12, 1,999.80 and 785.99 is: 1,084.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.12 : 1,999.80 = 785.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.12/1,999.80 = 785.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.12x = 1,999.80 × 785.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.12x = 1,571,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,812.80/1,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.67

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