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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.98, 2,174.98 and 409.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.98, 2,174.98 and 409.98 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.98 : 2,174.98 = 409.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.98/2,174.98 = 409.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.98x = 2,174.98 × 409.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.98x = 891,698.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,698.30/1,449.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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