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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.04, 2,174.12 and 679

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.04, 2,174.12 and 679 is: 1,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.04 : 2,174.12 = 679 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.04/2,174.12 = 679/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.04x = 2,174.12 × 679
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.04x = 1,476,227.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,227.48/1,449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.76

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