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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.13, 2,171.99 and 474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.13, 2,171.99 and 474.27 is: 711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.13 : 2,171.99 = 474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.13/2,171.99 = 474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.13x = 2,171.99 × 474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.13x = 1,030,107.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,107.33/1,448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.34

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