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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.04, 2,133.95 and 449.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.04, 2,133.95 and 449.01 is: 673.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.04 : 2,133.95 = 449.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.04/2,133.95 = 449.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.04x = 2,133.95 × 449.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.04x = 958,162.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,162.64/1,423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.32

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