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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,446.97, 2,170.43 and 351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,446.97, 2,170.43 and 351.33 is: 526.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,446.97 : 2,170.43 = 351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,446.97/2,170.43 = 351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,446.97x = 2,170.43 × 351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,446.97x = 762,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,540.76/1,446.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.99

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