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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.87, 2,174.40 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.87, 2,174.40 and 583.98 is: 875.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.87 : 2,174.40 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.87/2,174.40 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.87x = 2,174.40 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.87x = 1,269,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,806.11/1,449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.81

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