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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.40, 2,174.12 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.40, 2,174.12 and 353.78 is: 530.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.40 : 2,174.12 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.40/2,174.12 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.40x = 2,174.12 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.40x = 769,160.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,160.17/1,449.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.67

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