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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.26, 1,596.84 and 449.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.26, 1,596.84 and 449.39 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.26 : 1,596.84 = 449.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.26/1,596.84 = 449.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.26x = 1,596.84 × 449.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.26x = 717,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,603.93/1,065.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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