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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.76, 1,597.59 and 449.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.76, 1,597.59 and 449.89 is: 674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.76 : 1,597.59 = 449.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.76/1,597.59 = 449.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.76x = 1,597.59 × 449.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.76x = 718,739.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,739.77/1,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.39

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