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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.64, 1,973.05 and 449.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.64, 1,973.05 and 449.75 is: 674.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.64 : 1,973.05 = 449.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.64/1,973.05 = 449.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.64x = 1,973.05 × 449.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.64x = 887,379.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,379.24/1,315.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.48

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