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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.82, 2,170.22 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.82, 2,170.22 and 581.12 is: 871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.82 : 2,170.22 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.82/2,170.22 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.82x = 2,170.22 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.82x = 1,261,158.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,158.25/1,446.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.68

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