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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.78, 1,996.44 and 825.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.78, 1,996.44 and 825.78 is: 1,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.78 : 1,996.44 = 825.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.78/1,996.44 = 825.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.78x = 1,996.44 × 825.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.78x = 1,648,620.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,620.22/1,446.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.51

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