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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.66, 2,168.25 and 830.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.66, 2,168.25 and 830.79 is: 1,245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.66 : 2,168.25 = 830.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.66/2,168.25 = 830.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.66x = 2,168.25 × 830.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.66x = 1,801,360.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,360.42/1,446.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.19

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