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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.34, 2,167.77 and 830.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.34, 2,167.77 and 830.47 is: 1,244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.34 : 2,167.77 = 830.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.34/2,167.77 = 830.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.34x = 2,167.77 × 830.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.34x = 1,800,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,267.95/1,446.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.71

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