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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.84, 1,994.76 and 921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.84, 1,994.76 and 921.96 is: 1,271.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.84 : 1,994.76 = 921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.84/1,994.76 = 921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.84x = 1,994.76 × 921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.84x = 1,839,088.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,088.93/1,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.11

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