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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.53, 2,174.17 and 409.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.53, 2,174.17 and 409.49 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.53 : 2,174.17 = 409.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.53/2,174.17 = 409.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.53x = 2,174.17 × 409.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.53x = 890,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,290.51/1,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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