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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.34, 2,164.47 and 1,183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.34, 2,164.47 and 1,183.30 is: 1,770.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.34 : 2,164.47 = 1,183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.34/2,164.47 = 1,183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.34x = 2,164.47 × 1,183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.34x = 2,561,217.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,217.35/1,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.83

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