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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.96, 2,174.20 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.96, 2,174.20 and 475.72 is: 713.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.96 : 2,174.20 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.96/2,174.20 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.96x = 2,174.20 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.96x = 1,034,310.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,310.42/1,449.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.34

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