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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.20, 1,999.86 and 786.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.20, 1,999.86 and 786.03 is: 1,084.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.20 : 1,999.86 = 786.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.20/1,999.86 = 786.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.20x = 1,999.86 × 786.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.20x = 1,571,949.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,949.96/1,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.71

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