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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.08, 2,163.86 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.08, 2,163.86 and 469.06 is: 703.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.08 : 2,163.86 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.08/2,163.86 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.08x = 2,163.86 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.08x = 1,014,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,980.17/1,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.34

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