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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.20, 2,134.79 and 449.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.20, 2,134.79 and 449.31 is: 673.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.20 : 2,134.79 = 449.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.20/2,134.79 = 449.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.20x = 2,134.79 × 449.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.20x = 959,189.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,189.94/1,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.97

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