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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.03, 1,995.03 and 848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.03, 1,995.03 and 848.03 is: 1,169.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.03 : 1,995.03 = 848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.03/1,995.03 = 848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.03x = 1,995.03 × 848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.03x = 1,691,835.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,835.32/1,446.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,169.99

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