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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.73, 1,552.19 and 449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.73, 1,552.19 and 449.78 is: 674.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.73 : 1,552.19 = 449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.73/1,552.19 = 449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.73x = 1,552.19 × 449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.73x = 698,134.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,134.01/1,034.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.70

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