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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.94, 1,994.97 and 857.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.94, 1,994.97 and 857.26 is: 1,181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.94 : 1,994.97 = 857.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.94/1,994.97 = 857.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.94x = 1,994.97 × 857.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.94x = 1,710,207.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,207.98/1,446.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.95

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