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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.50, 2,170.12 and 420.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.50, 2,170.12 and 420.50 is: 630.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.50 : 2,170.12 = 420.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.50/2,170.12 = 420.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.50x = 2,170.12 × 420.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.50x = 912,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,535.46/1,446.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.86

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