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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.93, 1,997.52 and 975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.93, 1,997.52 and 975.60 is: 1,346.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.93 : 1,997.52 = 975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.93/1,997.52 = 975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.93x = 1,997.52 × 975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.93x = 1,948,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,780.51/1,446.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.84

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