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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.34, 2,163.78 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.34, 2,163.78 and 468.72 is: 703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.34 : 2,163.78 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.34/2,163.78 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.34x = 2,163.78 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.34x = 1,014,206.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,206.96/1,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.17

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