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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.27, 1,598.76 and 449.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.27, 1,598.76 and 449.65 is: 674.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.27 : 1,598.76 = 449.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.27/1,598.76 = 449.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.27x = 1,598.76 × 449.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.27x = 718,882.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,882.43/1,066.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.20

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