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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.54, 2,163.06 and 468.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.54, 2,163.06 and 468.51 is: 702.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.54 : 2,163.06 = 468.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.54/2,163.06 = 468.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.54x = 2,163.06 × 468.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.54x = 1,013,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,415.24/1,442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.52

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