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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436.49, 2,154.94 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436.49, 2,154.94 and 449.39 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436.49 : 2,154.94 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436.49/2,154.94 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436.49x = 2,154.94 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436.49x = 968,412.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,412.75/1,436.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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