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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.34, 2,133.61 and 448.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.34, 2,133.61 and 448.52 is: 672.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.34 : 2,133.61 = 448.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.34/2,133.61 = 448.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.34x = 2,133.61 × 448.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.34x = 956,954.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,954.97/1,422.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.80

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