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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.10, 2,134.66 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.10, 2,134.66 and 449.22 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.10 : 2,134.66 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.10/2,134.66 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.10x = 2,134.66 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.10x = 958,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,931.97/1,423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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