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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.42, 1,973.16 and 449.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.42, 1,973.16 and 449.80 is: 674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.42 : 1,973.16 = 449.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.42/1,973.16 = 449.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.42x = 1,973.16 × 449.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.42x = 887,527.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,527.37/1,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.71

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