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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.10, 2,173.70 and 524.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.10, 2,173.70 and 524.69 is: 787.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.10 : 2,173.70 = 524.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.10/2,173.70 = 524.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.10x = 2,173.70 × 524.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.10x = 1,140,517.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,517.25/1,449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.05

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