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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.21, 2,172.29 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.21, 2,172.29 and 352.53 is: 528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.21 : 2,172.29 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.21/2,172.29 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.21x = 2,172.29 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.21x = 765,795.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,795.63/1,448.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.79

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