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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.65, 2,168.70 and 471.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.65, 2,168.70 and 471.45 is: 707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.65 : 2,168.70 = 471.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.65/2,168.70 = 471.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.65x = 2,168.70 × 471.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.65x = 1,022,433.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,433.62/1,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.25

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