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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.85, 2,164.48 and 455.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.85, 2,164.48 and 455.33 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.85 : 2,164.48 = 455.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.85/2,164.48 = 455.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.85x = 2,164.48 × 455.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.85x = 985,546.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,546.06/1,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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