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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.46, 1,996.41 and 922.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.46, 1,996.41 and 922.39 is: 1,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.46 : 1,996.41 = 922.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.46/1,996.41 = 922.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.46x = 1,996.41 × 922.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.46x = 1,841,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,468.62/1,446.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.09

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