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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.34, 2,163.85 and 468.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.34, 2,163.85 and 468.44 is: 702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.34 : 2,163.85 = 468.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.34/2,163.85 = 468.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.34x = 2,163.85 × 468.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.34x = 1,013,633.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,633.89/1,442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.77

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