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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065, 1,596.42 and 449.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065, 1,596.42 and 449.04 is: 673.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065 : 1,596.42 = 449.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065/1,596.42 = 449.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065x = 1,596.42 × 449.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065x = 716,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,856.44/1,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.10

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