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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.06, 1,540.17 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.06, 1,540.17 and 449.34 is: 674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.06 : 1,540.17 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.06/1,540.17 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.06x = 1,540.17 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.06x = 692,059.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,059.99/1,026.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.48

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