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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.24, 1,995.36 and 856.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.24, 1,995.36 and 856.34 is: 1,181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.24 : 1,995.36 = 856.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.24/1,995.36 = 856.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.24x = 1,995.36 × 856.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.24x = 1,708,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,706.58/1,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.48

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