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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.95, 1,989.91 and 449.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.95, 1,989.91 and 449.21 is: 673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.95 : 1,989.91 = 449.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.95/1,989.91 = 449.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.95x = 1,989.91 × 449.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.95x = 893,891.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,891.32/1,326.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.64

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