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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,442.94, 2,163.78 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,442.94, 2,163.78 and 455.51 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,442.94 : 2,163.78 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,442.94/2,163.78 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,442.94x = 2,163.78 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,442.94x = 985,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,612.61/1,442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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