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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.41, 1,995.68 and 915.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.41, 1,995.68 and 915.25 is: 1,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.41 : 1,995.68 = 915.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.41/1,995.68 = 915.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.41x = 1,995.68 × 915.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.41x = 1,826,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,543.42/1,446.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.82

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