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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.25, 1,995.15 and 921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.25, 1,995.15 and 921.94 is: 1,271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.25 : 1,995.15 = 921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.25/1,995.15 = 921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.25x = 1,995.15 × 921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.25x = 1,839,408.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,408.59/1,446.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.85

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