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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.45, 2,170.49 and 799.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.45, 2,170.49 and 799.47 is: 1,197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.45 : 2,170.49 = 799.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.45/2,170.49 = 799.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.45x = 2,170.49 × 799.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.45x = 1,735,237.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,237.64/1,449.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.17

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