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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.73, 1,598.75 and 449.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.73, 1,598.75 and 449.05 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.73 : 1,598.75 = 449.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.73/1,598.75 = 449.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.73x = 1,598.75 × 449.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.73x = 717,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,918.69/1,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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