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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.75, 2,173.12 and 353.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.75, 2,173.12 and 353.11 is: 529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.75 : 2,173.12 = 353.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.75/2,173.12 = 353.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.75x = 2,173.12 × 353.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.75x = 767,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,350.40/1,448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.66

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