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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.38, 2,172.85 and 474.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.38, 2,172.85 and 474.54 is: 711.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.38 : 2,172.85 = 474.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.38/2,172.85 = 474.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.38x = 2,172.85 × 474.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.38x = 1,031,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,101.87/1,448.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.90

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