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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.28, 1,539.42 and 449.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.28, 1,539.42 and 449.16 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.28 : 1,539.42 = 449.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.28/1,539.42 = 449.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.28x = 1,539.42 × 449.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.28x = 691,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,445.89/1,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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