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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.88, 1,990.39 and 449.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.88, 1,990.39 and 449.42 is: 674.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.88 : 1,990.39 = 449.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.88/1,990.39 = 449.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.88x = 1,990.39 × 449.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.88x = 894,521.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,521.07/1,326.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.15

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