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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.76, 2,174.64 and 718.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.76, 2,174.64 and 718.72 is: 1,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.76 : 2,174.64 = 718.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.76/2,174.64 = 718.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.76x = 2,174.64 × 718.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.76x = 1,562,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,957.26/1,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.08

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