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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,445.96, 2,169.28 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,445.96, 2,169.28 and 472.06 is: 708.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,445.96 : 2,169.28 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,445.96/2,169.28 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,445.96x = 2,169.28 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,445.96x = 1,024,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,030.32/1,445.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.20

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