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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.12, 1,995.44 and 856.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.12, 1,995.44 and 856.85 is: 1,182.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.12 : 1,995.44 = 856.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.12/1,995.44 = 856.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.12x = 1,995.44 × 856.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.12x = 1,709,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,778.50/1,446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.32

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