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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.26, 2,134.86 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.26, 2,134.86 and 449.34 is: 674.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.26 : 2,134.86 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.26/2,134.86 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.26x = 2,134.86 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.26x = 959,277.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,277.99/1,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.00

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