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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.12, 2,173.52 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.12, 2,173.52 and 409.20 is: 613.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.12 : 2,173.52 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.12/2,173.52 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.12x = 2,173.52 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.12x = 889,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,404.38/1,449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.75

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