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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.54, 2,173.86 and 965.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.54, 2,173.86 and 965.16 is: 1,447.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.54 : 2,173.86 = 965.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.54/2,173.86 = 965.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.54x = 2,173.86 × 965.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.54x = 2,098,122.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,122.72/1,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.44

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