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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.70, 2,173.85 and 1,011.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.70, 2,173.85 and 1,011.17 is: 1,516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.70 : 2,173.85 = 1,011.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.70/2,173.85 = 1,011.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.70x = 2,173.85 × 1,011.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.70x = 2,198,123.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,123.85/1,449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.26

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