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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,444.97, 2,166.08 and 470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,444.97, 2,166.08 and 470.41 is: 705.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,444.97 : 2,166.08 = 470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,444.97/2,166.08 = 470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,444.97x = 2,166.08 × 470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,444.97x = 1,018,937.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,937.93/1,444.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.16

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