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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.15, 1,599.23 and 449.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.15, 1,599.23 and 449.69 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.15 : 1,599.23 = 449.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.15/1,599.23 = 449.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.15x = 1,599.23 × 449.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.15x = 719,157.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,157.74/1,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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