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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.43, 2,172 and 524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.43, 2,172 and 524.01 is: 785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.43 : 2,172 = 524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.43/2,172 = 524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.43x = 2,172 × 524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.43x = 1,138,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138,149.72/1,448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.78

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