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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.48, 2,163.98 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.48, 2,163.98 and 455.22 is: 682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.48 : 2,163.98 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.48/2,163.98 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.48x = 2,163.98 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.48x = 985,086.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,086.98/1,442.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.91

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