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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.12, 2,172.30 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.12, 2,172.30 and 408.14 is: 612.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.12 : 2,172.30 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.12/2,172.30 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.12x = 2,172.30 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.12x = 886,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,602.52/1,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.24

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