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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.75, 2,170.50 and 420.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.75, 2,170.50 and 420.75 is: 631.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.75 : 2,170.50 = 420.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.75/2,170.50 = 420.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.75x = 2,170.50 × 420.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.75x = 913,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,235.77/1,446.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.23

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