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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.50, 2,170.71 and 626.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.50, 2,170.71 and 626.14 is: 938.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.50 : 2,170.71 = 626.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.50/2,170.71 = 626.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.50x = 2,170.71 × 626.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.50x = 1,359,168.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,168.36/1,448.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.33

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