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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.35, 2,166.48 and 470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.35, 2,166.48 and 470.43 is: 705.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.35 : 2,166.48 = 470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.35/2,166.48 = 470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.35x = 2,166.48 × 470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.35x = 1,019,177.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,177.19/1,444.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.63

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