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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.69, 1,991.52 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.69, 1,991.52 and 449.96 is: 674.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.69 : 1,991.52 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.69/1,991.52 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.69x = 1,991.52 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.69x = 896,094.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,094.38/1,327.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.93

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