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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.58, 1,996.40 and 817.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.58, 1,996.40 and 817.10 is: 1,127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.58 : 1,996.40 = 817.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.58/1,996.40 = 817.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.58x = 1,996.40 × 817.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.58x = 1,631,264.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,264.62/1,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.67

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