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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.62, 1,995 and 949.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.62, 1,995 and 949.08 is: 1,308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.62 : 1,995 = 949.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.62/1,995 = 949.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.62x = 1,995 × 949.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.62x = 1,893,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,414.60/1,446.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.85

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