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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.25, 1,551.44 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.25, 1,551.44 and 449.38 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.25 : 1,551.44 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.25/1,551.44 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.25x = 1,551.44 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.25x = 697,186.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,186.11/1,034.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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