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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.98, 2,173.49 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.98, 2,173.49 and 572.13 is: 857.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.98 : 2,173.49 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.98/2,173.49 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.98x = 2,173.49 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.98x = 1,243,518.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,518.12/1,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.61

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