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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.94, 2,173.02 and 583.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.94, 2,173.02 and 583.78 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.94 : 2,173.02 = 583.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.94/2,173.02 = 583.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.94x = 2,173.02 × 583.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.94x = 1,268,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,565.62/1,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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