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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.36, 2,169.84 and 472.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.36, 2,169.84 and 472.52 is: 708.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.36 : 2,169.84 = 472.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.36/2,169.84 = 472.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.36x = 2,169.84 × 472.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.36x = 1,025,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,292.80/1,446.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.88

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