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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.15, 2,174.22 and 524.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.15, 2,174.22 and 524.94 is: 787.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.15 : 2,174.22 = 524.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.15/2,174.22 = 524.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.15x = 2,174.22 × 524.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.15x = 1,141,335.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,335.05/1,449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.59

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