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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.34, 1,996.04 and 816.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.34, 1,996.04 and 816.64 is: 1,127.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.34 : 1,996.04 = 816.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.34/1,996.04 = 816.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.34x = 1,996.04 × 816.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.34x = 1,630,046.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,046.11/1,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.01

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