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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.59, 2,172.89 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.59, 2,172.89 and 352.96 is: 529.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.59 : 2,172.89 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.59/2,172.89 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.59x = 2,172.89 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.59x = 766,943.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,943.25/1,448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.44

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