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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.41, 1,991.43 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.41, 1,991.43 and 449.96 is: 675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.41 : 1,991.43 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.41/1,991.43 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.41x = 1,991.43 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.41x = 896,053.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,053.89/1,327.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.04

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