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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.06, 2,169.13 and 472.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.06, 2,169.13 and 472.17 is: 708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.06 : 2,169.13 = 472.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.06/2,169.13 = 472.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.06x = 2,169.13 × 472.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.06x = 1,024,198.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,198.11/1,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.27

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