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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.13, 2,173.70 and 423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.13, 2,173.70 and 423.13 is: 634.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.13 : 2,173.70 = 423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.13/2,173.70 = 423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.13x = 2,173.70 × 423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.13x = 919,757.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,757.68/1,449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.70

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