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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,434.93, 2,152.73 and 447.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,434.93, 2,152.73 and 447.69 is: 671.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,434.93 : 2,152.73 = 447.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,434.93/2,152.73 = 447.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,434.93x = 2,152.73 × 447.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,434.93x = 963,753.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,753.46/1,434.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.64

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