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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.91, 2,175.99 and 1,039.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.91, 2,175.99 and 1,039.42 is: 1,559.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.91 : 2,175.99 = 1,039.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.91/2,175.99 = 1,039.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.91x = 2,175.99 × 1,039.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.91x = 2,261,767.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,767.53/1,449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.94

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