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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.52, 1,997.90 and 1,055.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.52, 1,997.90 and 1,055.30 is: 1,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.52 : 1,997.90 = 1,055.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.52/1,997.90 = 1,055.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.52x = 1,997.90 × 1,055.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.52x = 2,108,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,383.87/1,446.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.56

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