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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.32, 2,134.71 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.32, 2,134.71 and 449.16 is: 673.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.32 : 2,134.71 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.32/2,134.71 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.32x = 2,134.71 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.32x = 958,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,826.34/1,423.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.65

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