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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.46, 2,172.71 and 352.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.46, 2,172.71 and 352.85 is: 529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.46 : 2,172.71 = 352.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.46/2,172.71 = 352.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.46x = 2,172.71 × 352.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.46x = 766,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,630.74/1,448.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.27

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