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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.68, 2,167.20 and 470.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.68, 2,167.20 and 470.45 is: 705.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.68 : 2,167.20 = 470.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.68/2,167.20 = 470.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.68x = 2,167.20 × 470.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.68x = 1,019,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,548.40/1,444.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.73

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