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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.07, 2,171.49 and 1,265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.07, 2,171.49 and 1,265.02 is: 1,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.07 : 2,171.49 = 1,265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.07/2,171.49 = 1,265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.07x = 2,171.49 × 1,265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.07x = 2,746,978.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,978.28/1,446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.62

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