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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.62, 2,172.96 and 408.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.62, 2,172.96 and 408.58 is: 612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.62 : 2,172.96 = 408.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.62/2,172.96 = 408.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.62x = 2,172.96 × 408.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.62x = 887,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,828.00/1,448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.88

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