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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.47, 2,170.04 and 705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.47, 2,170.04 and 705.54 is: 1,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.47 : 2,170.04 = 705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.47/2,170.04 = 705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.47x = 2,170.04 × 705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.47x = 1,531,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,046.49/1,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.47

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