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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.28, 1,597.52 and 449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.28, 1,597.52 and 449.28 is: 673.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.28 : 1,597.52 = 449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.28/1,597.52 = 449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.28x = 1,597.52 × 449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.28x = 717,733.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,733.79/1,065.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.75

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