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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.73, 2,170.15 and 830.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.73, 2,170.15 and 830.16 is: 1,245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.73 : 2,170.15 = 830.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.73/2,170.15 = 830.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.73x = 2,170.15 × 830.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.73x = 1,801,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,571.72/1,446.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.27

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