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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.47, 2,169.80 and 580.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.47, 2,169.80 and 580.78 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.47 : 2,169.80 = 580.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.47/2,169.80 = 580.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.47x = 2,169.80 × 580.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.47x = 1,260,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,181.70/1,446.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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