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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.63, 2,134.35 and 448.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.63, 2,134.35 and 448.74 is: 673.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.63 : 2,134.35 = 448.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.63/2,134.35 = 448.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.63x = 2,134.35 × 448.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.63x = 957,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,768.22/1,422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.24

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