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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.75, 2,170.22 and 716.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.75, 2,170.22 and 716.13 is: 1,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.75 : 2,170.22 = 716.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.75/2,170.22 = 716.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.75x = 2,170.22 × 716.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.75x = 1,554,147.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,147.90/1,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.24

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