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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.42, 1,994.91 and 921.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.42, 1,994.91 and 921.54 is: 1,270.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.42 : 1,994.91 = 921.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.42/1,994.91 = 921.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.42x = 1,994.91 × 921.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.42x = 1,838,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,389.36/1,446.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.99

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