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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.81, 2,173.25 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.81, 2,173.25 and 718.19 is: 1,077.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.81 : 2,173.25 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.81/2,173.25 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.81x = 2,173.25 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.81x = 1,560,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,806.42/1,448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.30

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