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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449, 2,173.40 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449, 2,173.40 and 475.08 is: 712.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449 : 2,173.40 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449/2,173.40 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449x = 2,173.40 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449x = 1,032,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,538.87/1,449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.59

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