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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.43, 2,172.83 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.43, 2,172.83 and 474.20 is: 711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.43 : 2,172.83 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.43/2,172.83 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.43x = 2,172.83 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.43x = 1,030,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,342.75/1,448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.35

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