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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.76, 2,170.12 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.76, 2,170.12 and 351.12 is: 526.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.76 : 2,170.12 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.76/2,170.12 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.76x = 2,170.12 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.76x = 761,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,972.53/1,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.68

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