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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.71, 2,172.57 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.71, 2,172.57 and 474.58 is: 711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.71 : 2,172.57 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.71/2,172.57 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.71x = 2,172.57 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.71x = 1,031,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,058.27/1,448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.71

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