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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.22, 2,168.94 and 472.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.22, 2,168.94 and 472.06 is: 707.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.22 : 2,168.94 = 472.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.22/2,168.94 = 472.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.22x = 2,168.94 × 472.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.22x = 1,023,869.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,869.82/1,446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.96

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