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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.42, 1,992.47 and 946.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.42, 1,992.47 and 946.49 is: 1,306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.42 : 1,992.47 = 946.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.42/1,992.47 = 946.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.42x = 1,992.47 × 946.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.42x = 1,885,838.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,838.24/1,443.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.51

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