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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.43, 2,173.12 and 747.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.43, 2,173.12 and 747.05 is: 1,120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.43 : 2,173.12 = 747.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.43/2,173.12 = 747.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.43x = 2,173.12 × 747.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.43x = 1,623,416.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,416.56/1,449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.04

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