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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.54, 2,170.43 and 624.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.54, 2,170.43 and 624.61 is: 937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.54 : 2,170.43 = 624.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.54/2,170.43 = 624.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.54x = 2,170.43 × 624.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.54x = 1,355,672.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,672.28/1,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.18

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