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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.32, 2,133.60 and 449.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.32, 2,133.60 and 449.19 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.32 : 2,133.60 = 449.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.32/2,133.60 = 449.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.32x = 2,133.60 × 449.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.32x = 958,391.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,391.78/1,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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