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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,441.67, 2,162.85 and 467.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,441.67, 2,162.85 and 467.77 is: 701.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,441.67 : 2,162.85 = 467.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,441.67/2,162.85 = 467.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,441.67x = 2,162.85 × 467.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,441.67x = 1,011,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,714.01/1,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.77

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