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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.79, 2,170.81 and 624.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.79, 2,170.81 and 624.86 is: 937.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.79 : 2,170.81 = 624.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.79/2,170.81 = 624.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.79x = 2,170.81 × 624.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.79x = 1,356,450.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,450.77/1,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.56

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