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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.72, 2,173.16 and 408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.72, 2,173.16 and 408.80 is: 613.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.72 : 2,173.16 = 408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.72/2,173.16 = 408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.72x = 2,173.16 × 408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.72x = 888,385.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,385.76/1,448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.22

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