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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.46, 2,166.92 and 470.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.46, 2,166.92 and 470.34 is: 705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.46 : 2,166.92 = 470.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.46/2,166.92 = 470.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.46x = 2,166.92 × 470.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.46x = 1,019,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,175.97/1,444.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.58

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