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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.07, 1,997.03 and 1,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.07, 1,997.03 and 1,029.44 is: 1,418.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.07 : 1,997.03 = 1,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.07/1,997.03 = 1,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.07x = 1,997.03 × 1,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.07x = 2,055,812.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,812.58/1,449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.72

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