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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.49, 2,156.44 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.49, 2,156.44 and 450.39 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.49 : 2,156.44 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.49/2,156.44 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.49x = 2,156.44 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.49x = 971,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,239.01/1,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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