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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.12, 2,169.54 and 830.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.12, 2,169.54 and 830.52 is: 1,245.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.12 : 2,169.54 = 830.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.12/2,169.54 = 830.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.12x = 2,169.54 × 830.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.12x = 1,801,846.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,846.36/1,446.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.99

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