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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.97, 2,174.72 and 669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.97, 2,174.72 and 669.94 is: 1,004.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.97 : 2,174.72 = 669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.97/2,174.72 = 669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.97x = 2,174.72 × 669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.97x = 1,456,923.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,923.13/1,449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.80

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