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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.08, 2,163.12 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.08, 2,163.12 and 468.28 is: 702.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.08 : 2,163.12 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.08/2,163.12 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.08x = 2,163.12 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.08x = 1,012,945.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,945.83/1,442.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.42

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