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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.85, 2,164.26 and 455.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.85, 2,164.26 and 455.66 is: 683.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.85 : 2,164.26 = 455.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.85/2,164.26 = 455.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.85x = 2,164.26 × 455.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.85x = 986,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,155.89/1,442.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.48

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