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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.34, 1,551.36 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.34, 1,551.36 and 449.22 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.34 : 1,551.36 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.34/1,551.36 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.34x = 1,551.36 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.34x = 696,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,901.94/1,034.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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