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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.13, 2,134.90 and 448.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.13, 2,134.90 and 448.90 is: 673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.13 : 2,134.90 = 448.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.13/2,134.90 = 448.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.13x = 2,134.90 × 448.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.13x = 958,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,356.61/1,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.41

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