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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.98, 2,173.41 and 832.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.98, 2,173.41 and 832.24 is: 1,248.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.98 : 2,173.41 = 832.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.98/2,173.41 = 832.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.98x = 2,173.41 × 832.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.98x = 1,808,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,798.74/1,448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.33

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