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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.45, 1,995.48 and 886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.45, 1,995.48 and 886.47 is: 1,222.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.45 : 1,995.48 = 886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.45/1,995.48 = 886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.45x = 1,995.48 × 886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.45x = 1,768,933.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,933.16/1,446.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.95

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