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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.90, 1,997.21 and 1,343.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.90, 1,997.21 and 1,343.59 is: 1,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.90 : 1,997.21 = 1,343.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.90/1,997.21 = 1,343.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.90x = 1,997.21 × 1,343.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.90x = 2,683,431.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,431.38/1,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,850.77

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