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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.54, 2,171.92 and 460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.54, 2,171.92 and 460.42 is: 690.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.54 : 2,171.92 = 460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.54/2,171.92 = 460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.54x = 2,171.92 × 460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.54x = 999,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,995.41/1,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.82

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