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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.59, 2,165.52 and 470.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.59, 2,165.52 and 470.01 is: 704.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.59 : 2,165.52 = 470.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.59/2,165.52 = 470.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.59x = 2,165.52 × 470.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.59x = 1,017,816.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,816.06/1,444.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.57

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