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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.96, 2,166.63 and 470.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.96, 2,166.63 and 470.53 is: 705.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.96 : 2,166.63 = 470.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.96/2,166.63 = 470.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.96x = 2,166.63 × 470.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.96x = 1,019,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,464.41/1,444.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.53

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