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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.84, 2,136.12 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.84, 2,136.12 and 449.96 is: 675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.84 : 2,136.12 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.84/2,136.12 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.84x = 2,136.12 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.84x = 961,168.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,168.56/1,423.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.05

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