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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.08, 2,164.62 and 469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.08, 2,164.62 and 469.28 is: 703.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.08 : 2,164.62 = 469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.08/2,164.62 = 469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.08x = 2,164.62 × 469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.08x = 1,015,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,812.87/1,443.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.92

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