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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.47, 1,996.11 and 816.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.47, 1,996.11 and 816.99 is: 1,127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.47 : 1,996.11 = 816.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.47/1,996.11 = 816.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.47x = 1,996.11 × 816.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.47x = 1,630,794.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,794.42/1,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.43

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