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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443.84, 2,165.92 and 470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443.84, 2,165.92 and 470 is: 705.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443.84 : 2,165.92 = 470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443.84/2,165.92 = 470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443.84x = 2,165.92 × 470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443.84x = 1,017,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,982.40/1,443.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.05

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