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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.38, 1,597.76 and 449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.38, 1,597.76 and 449.22 is: 673.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.38 : 1,597.76 = 449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.38/1,597.76 = 449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.38x = 1,597.76 × 449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.38x = 717,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,743.50/1,065.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.70

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