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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.62, 1,973.84 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.62, 1,973.84 and 449.94 is: 675.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.62 : 1,973.84 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.62/1,973.84 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.62x = 1,973.84 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.62x = 888,109.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,109.57/1,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.05

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