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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.13, 2,172.07 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.13, 2,172.07 and 570.14 is: 855.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.13 : 2,172.07 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.13/2,172.07 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.13x = 2,172.07 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.13x = 1,238,373.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238,373.13/1,448.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.15

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