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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.43, 1,972.68 and 449.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.43, 1,972.68 and 449.54 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.43 : 1,972.68 = 449.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.43/1,972.68 = 449.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.43x = 1,972.68 × 449.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.43x = 886,788.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,788.70/1,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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