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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.84, 1,996.74 and 825.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.84, 1,996.74 and 825.84 is: 1,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.84 : 1,996.74 = 825.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.84/1,996.74 = 825.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.84x = 1,996.74 × 825.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.84x = 1,648,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,987.76/1,446.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.72

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