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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.72, 2,133.73 and 448.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.72, 2,133.73 and 448.83 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.72 : 2,133.73 = 448.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.72/2,133.73 = 448.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.72x = 2,133.73 × 448.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.72x = 957,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,682.04/1,422.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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