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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.60, 2,135.22 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.60, 2,135.22 and 449.80 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.60 : 2,135.22 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.60/2,135.22 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.60x = 2,135.22 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.60x = 960,421.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,421.96/1,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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