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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448, 2,171.60 and 474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448, 2,171.60 and 474.36 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448 : 2,171.60 = 474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448/2,171.60 = 474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448x = 2,171.60 × 474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448x = 1,030,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,120.18/1,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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