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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.74, 2,201.63 and 441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.74, 2,201.63 and 441.74 is: 662.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.74 : 2,201.63 = 441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.74/2,201.63 = 441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.74x = 2,201.63 × 441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.74x = 972,548.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,548.04/1,467.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.62

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