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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.16, 1,699.74 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.16, 1,699.74 and 449 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.16 : 1,699.74 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.16/1,699.74 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.16x = 1,699.74 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.16x = 763,183.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,183.26/1,133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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