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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.92, 2,175.01 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.92, 2,175.01 and 409.93 is: 614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.92 : 2,175.01 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.92/2,175.01 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.92x = 2,175.01 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.92x = 891,601.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,601.85/1,449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.93

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