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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.58, 2,171.98 and 460.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.58, 2,171.98 and 460.48 is: 690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.58 : 2,171.98 = 460.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.58/2,171.98 = 460.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.58x = 2,171.98 × 460.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.58x = 1,000,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,153.35/1,447.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.91

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