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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.49, 2,172.73 and 571.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.49, 2,172.73 and 571.63 is: 856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.49 : 2,172.73 = 571.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.49/2,172.73 = 571.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.49x = 2,172.73 × 571.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.49x = 1,241,997.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,997.65/1,449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.85

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