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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.95, 2,174.90 and 1,009.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.95, 2,174.90 and 1,009.97 is: 1,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.95 : 2,174.90 = 1,009.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.95/2,174.90 = 1,009.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.95x = 2,174.90 × 1,009.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.95x = 2,196,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,581.67/1,449.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.94

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