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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.44, 1,989.56 and 449.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.44, 1,989.56 and 449.02 is: 673.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.44 : 1,989.56 = 449.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.44/1,989.56 = 449.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.44x = 1,989.56 × 449.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.44x = 893,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,348.38/1,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.49

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