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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.80, 1,540.16 and 449.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.80, 1,540.16 and 449.68 is: 674.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.80 : 1,540.16 = 449.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.80/1,540.16 = 449.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.80x = 1,540.16 × 449.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.80x = 692,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,579.15/1,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.50

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