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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.24, 1,596.98 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.24, 1,596.98 and 449.42 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.24 : 1,596.98 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.24/1,596.98 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.24x = 1,596.98 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.24x = 717,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,714.75/1,065.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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