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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.62, 2,134.50 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.62, 2,134.50 and 449.16 is: 673.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.62 : 2,134.50 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.62/2,134.50 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.62x = 2,134.50 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.62x = 958,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,732.02/1,423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.45

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