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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.52, 1,991.52 and 946.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.52, 1,991.52 and 946.72 is: 1,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.52 : 1,991.52 = 946.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.52/1,991.52 = 946.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.52x = 1,991.52 × 946.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.52x = 1,885,411.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,411.81/1,443.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.12

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