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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.96, 2,170.50 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.96, 2,170.50 and 392.76 is: 589.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.96 : 2,170.50 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.96/2,170.50 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.96x = 2,170.50 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.96x = 852,485.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,485.58/1,446.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.16

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