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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.19, 2,133.62 and 448.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.19, 2,133.62 and 448.27 is: 672.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.19 : 2,133.62 = 448.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.19/2,133.62 = 448.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.19x = 2,133.62 × 448.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.19x = 956,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,424.93/1,422.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.50

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