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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.21, 1,995.68 and 856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.21, 1,995.68 and 856.73 is: 1,182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.21 : 1,995.68 = 856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.21/1,995.68 = 856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.21x = 1,995.68 × 856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.21x = 1,709,744.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,744.66/1,446.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,182.22

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