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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.13, 1,972.80 and 449.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.13, 1,972.80 and 449.46 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.13 : 1,972.80 = 449.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.13/1,972.80 = 449.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.13x = 1,972.80 × 449.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.13x = 886,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,694.69/1,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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