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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.00, 2,162.97 and 468.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.00, 2,162.97 and 468.05 is: 702.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.00 : 2,162.97 = 468.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.00/2,162.97 = 468.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.00x = 2,162.97 × 468.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.00x = 1,012,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,367.29/1,442.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.06

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