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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.58, 1,996.22 and 808.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.58, 1,996.22 and 808.48 is: 1,115.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.58 : 1,996.22 = 808.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.58/1,996.22 = 808.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.58x = 1,996.22 × 808.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.58x = 1,613,903.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,903.95/1,446.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.67

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