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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.35, 2,163.06 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.35, 2,163.06 and 468.22 is: 702.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.35 : 2,163.06 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.35/2,163.06 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.35x = 2,163.06 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.35x = 1,012,777.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,777.14/1,442.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.17

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