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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.99, 1,996.88 and 849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.99, 1,996.88 and 849.92 is: 1,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.99 : 1,996.88 = 849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.99/1,996.88 = 849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.99x = 1,996.88 × 849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.99x = 1,697,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,174.02/1,446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.90

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