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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.74, 2,174.83 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.74, 2,174.83 and 475.61 is: 713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.74 : 2,174.83 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.74/2,174.83 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.74x = 2,174.83 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.74x = 1,034,370.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,370.90/1,449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.49

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