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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.53, 2,174.83 and 669.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.53, 2,174.83 and 669.91 is: 1,005.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.53 : 2,174.83 = 669.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.53/2,174.83 = 669.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.53x = 2,174.83 × 669.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.53x = 1,456,929.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,929.49/1,449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.10

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