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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.72, 2,168.64 and 762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.72, 2,168.64 and 762.72 is: 1,143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.72 : 2,168.64 = 762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.72/2,168.64 = 762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.72x = 2,168.64 × 762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.72x = 1,654,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,065.10/1,446.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.32

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