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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.62, 2,174.41 and 353.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.62, 2,174.41 and 353.99 is: 530.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.62 : 2,174.41 = 353.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.62/2,174.41 = 353.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.62x = 2,174.41 × 353.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.62x = 769,719.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,719.40/1,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.98

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