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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.24, 1,995.82 and 922.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.24, 1,995.82 and 922.26 is: 1,272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.24 : 1,995.82 = 922.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.24/1,995.82 = 922.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.24x = 1,995.82 × 922.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.24x = 1,840,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,664.95/1,446.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.72

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