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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.51, 2,135.49 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.51, 2,135.49 and 449.54 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.51 : 2,135.49 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.51/2,135.49 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.51x = 2,135.49 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.51x = 959,977.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,977.50/1,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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