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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.18, 1,995.75 and 825.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.18, 1,995.75 and 825.18 is: 1,138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.18 : 1,995.75 = 825.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.18/1,995.75 = 825.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.18x = 1,995.75 × 825.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.18x = 1,646,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,852.99/1,446.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.76

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