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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.11, 2,173.22 and 524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.11, 2,173.22 and 524.55 is: 786.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.11 : 2,173.22 = 524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.11/2,173.22 = 524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.11x = 2,173.22 × 524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.11x = 1,139,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,959.93/1,449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.66

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