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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.16, 1,999.95 and 819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.16, 1,999.95 and 819.69 is: 1,131.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.16 : 1,999.95 = 819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.16/1,999.95 = 819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.16x = 1,999.95 × 819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.16x = 1,639,340.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,340.94/1,449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.23

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