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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.14, 2,169.12 and 406.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.14, 2,169.12 and 406.13 is: 609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.14 : 2,169.12 = 406.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.14/2,169.12 = 406.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.14x = 2,169.12 × 406.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.14x = 880,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,933.86/1,446.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.16

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