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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544.93, 2,317.73 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544.93, 2,317.73 and 449.21 is: 673.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544.93 : 2,317.73 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544.93/2,317.73 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544.93x = 2,317.73 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544.93x = 1,041,147.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,147.49/1,544.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.91

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