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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.39, 2,163.42 and 468.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.39, 2,163.42 and 468.41 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.39 : 2,163.42 = 468.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.39/2,163.42 = 468.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.39x = 2,163.42 × 468.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.39x = 1,013,356.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,356.75/1,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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