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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.83, 2,169.85 and 406.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.83, 2,169.85 and 406.77 is: 610.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.83 : 2,169.85 = 406.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.83/2,169.85 = 406.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.83x = 2,169.85 × 406.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.83x = 882,629.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,629.88/1,446.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.04

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