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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.47, 1,995.99 and 808.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.47, 1,995.99 and 808.30 is: 1,115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.47 : 1,995.99 = 808.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.47/1,995.99 = 808.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.47x = 1,995.99 × 808.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.47x = 1,613,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,351.50/1,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.37

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