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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.44, 2,174.52 and 423.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.44, 2,174.52 and 423.44 is: 635.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.44 : 2,174.52 = 423.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.44/2,174.52 = 423.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.44x = 2,174.52 × 423.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.44x = 920,778.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,778.75/1,449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.27

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