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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.38, 2,169.91 and 624.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.38, 2,169.91 and 624.89 is: 937.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.38 : 2,169.91 = 624.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.38/2,169.91 = 624.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.38x = 2,169.91 × 624.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.38x = 1,355,956.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,956.92/1,446.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.48

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