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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.69, 2,133.91 and 448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.69, 2,133.91 and 448.80 is: 673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.69 : 2,133.91 = 448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.69/2,133.91 = 448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.69x = 2,133.91 × 448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.69x = 957,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,698.81/1,422.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.16

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