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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.11, 2,169.72 and 1,057.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.11, 2,169.72 and 1,057.07 is: 1,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.11 : 2,169.72 = 1,057.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.11/2,169.72 = 1,057.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.11x = 2,169.72 × 1,057.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.11x = 2,293,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,551.34/1,449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.73

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