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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.25, 2,134.87 and 449.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.25, 2,134.87 and 449.35 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.25 : 2,134.87 = 449.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.25/2,134.87 = 449.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.25x = 2,134.87 × 449.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.25x = 959,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,299.90/1,423.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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