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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.87, 2,175.86 and 669.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.87, 2,175.86 and 669.39 is: 1,004.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.87 : 2,175.86 = 669.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.87/2,175.86 = 669.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.87x = 2,175.86 × 669.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.87x = 1,456,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,495.58/1,449.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.57

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