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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.71, 1,598.73 and 449.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.71, 1,598.73 and 449.59 is: 674.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.71 : 1,598.73 = 449.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.71/1,598.73 = 449.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.71x = 1,598.73 × 449.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.71x = 718,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,765.03/1,065.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.45

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