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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.23, 2,173.98 and 409.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.23, 2,173.98 and 409.25 is: 613.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.23 : 2,173.98 = 409.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.23/2,173.98 = 409.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.23x = 2,173.98 × 409.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.23x = 889,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,688.40/1,449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.90

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