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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.65, 2,174.28 and 475.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.65, 2,174.28 and 475.67 is: 713.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.65 : 2,174.28 = 475.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.65/2,174.28 = 475.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.65x = 2,174.28 × 475.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.65x = 1,034,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,239.77/1,449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.44

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