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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.86, 2,170.74 and 472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.86, 2,170.74 and 472.73 is: 709.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.86 : 2,170.74 = 472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.86/2,170.74 = 472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.86x = 2,170.74 × 472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.86x = 1,026,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,171.56/1,446.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.24

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