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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.63, 2,164.28 and 468.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.63, 2,164.28 and 468.73 is: 703.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.63 : 2,164.28 = 468.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.63/2,164.28 = 468.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.63x = 2,164.28 × 468.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.63x = 1,014,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,455.21/1,442.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.20

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