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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.83, 2,166.12 and 470.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.83, 2,166.12 and 470.21 is: 705.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.83 : 2,166.12 = 470.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.83/2,166.12 = 470.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.83x = 2,166.12 × 470.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.83x = 1,018,520.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,520.45/1,443.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.43

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