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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.94, 2,173.78 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.94, 2,173.78 and 422.94 is: 634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.94 : 2,173.78 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.94/2,173.78 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.94x = 2,173.78 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.94x = 919,378.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,378.51/1,448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.52

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