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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.87, 2,170.27 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.87, 2,170.27 and 406.88 is: 610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.87 : 2,170.27 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.87/2,170.27 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.87x = 2,170.27 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.87x = 883,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,039.46/1,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.31

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