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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.63, 2,174.80 and 423.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.63, 2,174.80 and 423.63 is: 635.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.63 : 2,174.80 = 423.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.63/2,174.80 = 423.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.63x = 2,174.80 × 423.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.63x = 921,298.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,298.59/1,449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.54

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