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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.74, 2,172.81 and 678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.74, 2,172.81 and 678.62 is: 1,017.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.74 : 2,172.81 = 678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.74/2,172.81 = 678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.74x = 2,172.81 × 678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.74x = 1,474,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,512.32/1,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.09

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