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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.53, 1,994.96 and 1,131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.53, 1,994.96 and 1,131.30 is: 1,560.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.53 : 1,994.96 = 1,131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.53/1,994.96 = 1,131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.53x = 1,994.96 × 1,131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.53x = 2,256,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,901.08/1,446.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.22

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