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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.65, 2,171.39 and 625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.65, 2,171.39 and 625.21 is: 938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.65 : 2,171.39 = 625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.65/2,171.39 = 625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.65x = 2,171.39 × 625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.65x = 1,357,563.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,563.88/1,446.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.42

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