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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.96, 2,173.10 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.96, 2,173.10 and 409.07 is: 613.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.96 : 2,173.10 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.96/2,173.10 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.96x = 2,173.10 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.96x = 888,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,937.11/1,448.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.50

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