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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.62, 1,597.79 and 449.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.62, 1,597.79 and 449.62 is: 674.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.62 : 1,597.79 = 449.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.62/1,597.79 = 449.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.62x = 1,597.79 × 449.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.62x = 718,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,395.47/1,065.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.16

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