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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.88, 2,174.49 and 409.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.88, 2,174.49 and 409.99 is: 614.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.88 : 2,174.49 = 409.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.88/2,174.49 = 409.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.88x = 2,174.49 × 409.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.88x = 891,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,519.16/1,449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.89

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