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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.91, 2,173.89 and 669.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.91, 2,173.89 and 669.29 is: 1,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.91 : 2,173.89 = 669.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.91/2,173.89 = 669.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.91x = 2,173.89 × 669.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.91x = 1,454,951.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,951.97/1,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.17

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