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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.76, 1,995.51 and 1,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.76, 1,995.51 and 1,398.54 is: 1,929.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.76 : 1,995.51 = 1,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.76/1,995.51 = 1,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.76x = 1,995.51 × 1,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.76x = 2,790,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,800.56/1,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.00

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