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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.18, 2,134.86 and 449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.18, 2,134.86 and 449.32 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.18 : 2,134.86 = 449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.18/2,134.86 = 449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.18x = 2,134.86 × 449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.18x = 959,235.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,235.30/1,423.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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