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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.26, 2,164.96 and 456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.26, 2,164.96 and 456.20 is: 684.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.26 : 2,164.96 = 456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.26/2,164.96 = 456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.26x = 2,164.96 × 456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.26x = 987,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,654.75/1,443.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.32

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