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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.10, 1,995.61 and 922.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.10, 1,995.61 and 922.43 is: 1,272.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.10 : 1,995.61 = 922.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.10/1,995.61 = 922.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.10x = 1,995.61 × 922.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.10x = 1,840,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,813.22/1,446.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.95

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