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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.44, 1,540.16 and 449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.44, 1,540.16 and 449.24 is: 674.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.44 : 1,540.16 = 449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.44/1,540.16 = 449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.44x = 1,540.16 × 449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.44x = 691,901.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,901.48/1,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.08

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