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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.95, 1,996.77 and 825.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.95, 1,996.77 and 825.95 is: 1,139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.95 : 1,996.77 = 825.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.95/1,996.77 = 825.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.95x = 1,996.77 × 825.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.95x = 1,649,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,222.20/1,446.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.80

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