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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.55, 2,172.81 and 352.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.55, 2,172.81 and 352.92 is: 529.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.55 : 2,172.81 = 352.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.55/2,172.81 = 352.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.55x = 2,172.81 × 352.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.55x = 766,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,815.48/1,448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.37

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