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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.43, 2,133.71 and 448.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.43, 2,133.71 and 448.61 is: 672.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.43 : 2,133.71 = 448.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.43/2,133.71 = 448.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.43x = 2,133.71 × 448.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.43x = 957,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,192.41/1,422.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.93

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