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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.42, 2,133.69 and 448.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.42, 2,133.69 and 448.48 is: 672.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.42 : 2,133.69 = 448.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.42/2,133.69 = 448.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.42x = 2,133.69 × 448.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.42x = 956,917.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,917.29/1,422.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.74

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