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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.09, 1,550.07 and 449.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.09, 1,550.07 and 449.47 is: 673.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.09 : 1,550.07 = 449.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.09/1,550.07 = 449.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.09x = 1,550.07 × 449.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.09x = 696,709.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,709.96/1,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.74

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