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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.45, 1,989.56 and 449.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.45, 1,989.56 and 449.03 is: 673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.45 : 1,989.56 = 449.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.45/1,989.56 = 449.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.45x = 1,989.56 × 449.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.45x = 893,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,359.93/1,326.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.50

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