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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.93, 2,176.00 and 1,060.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.93, 2,176.00 and 1,060.94 is: 1,592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.93 : 2,176.00 = 1,060.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.93/2,176.00 = 1,060.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.93x = 2,176.00 × 1,060.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.93x = 2,308,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,600.12/1,449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.21

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