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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.99, 2,170.49 and 796.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.99, 2,170.49 and 796.29 is: 1,194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.99 : 2,170.49 = 796.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.99/2,170.49 = 796.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.99x = 2,170.49 × 796.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.99x = 1,728,335.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,335.50/1,446.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.44

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