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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.78, 2,172.96 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.78, 2,172.96 and 474.86 is: 712.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.78 : 2,172.96 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.78/2,172.96 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.78x = 2,172.96 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.78x = 1,031,851.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,851.79/1,448.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.22

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