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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.62, 2,174.10 and 409.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.62, 2,174.10 and 409.73 is: 614.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.62 : 2,174.10 = 409.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.62/2,174.10 = 409.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.62x = 2,174.10 × 409.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.62x = 890,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,793.99/1,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.50

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