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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.05, 2,172.99 and 524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.05, 2,172.99 and 524.28 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.05 : 2,172.99 = 524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.05/2,172.99 = 524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.05x = 2,172.99 × 524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.05x = 1,139,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,255.20/1,449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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