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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.75, 1,550.63 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.75, 1,550.63 and 449.34 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.75 : 1,550.63 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.75/1,550.63 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.75x = 1,550.63 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.75x = 696,760.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,760.08/1,033.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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