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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.16, 2,172.23 and 352.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.16, 2,172.23 and 352.51 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.16 : 2,172.23 = 352.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.16/2,172.23 = 352.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.16x = 2,172.23 × 352.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.16x = 765,737.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,737.50/1,448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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