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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.97, 2,146.52 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.97, 2,146.52 and 444.47 is: 666.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.97 : 2,146.52 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.97/2,146.52 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.97x = 2,146.52 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.97x = 954,050.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,050.79/1,430.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.72

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