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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.12, 1,995.84 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.12, 1,995.84 and 922.32 is: 1,272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.12 : 1,995.84 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.12/1,995.84 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.12x = 1,995.84 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.12x = 1,840,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,803.15/1,446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.93

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