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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.07, 1,972.70 and 449.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.07, 1,972.70 and 449.38 is: 674.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.07 : 1,972.70 = 449.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.07/1,972.70 = 449.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.07x = 1,972.70 × 449.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.07x = 886,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,479.82/1,315.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.10

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