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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.07, 2,168.13 and 568.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.07, 2,168.13 and 568.03 is: 851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.07 : 2,168.13 = 568.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.07/2,168.13 = 568.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.07x = 2,168.13 × 568.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.07x = 1,231,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,562.88/1,446.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.66

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