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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.72, 1,966.08 and 444.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.72, 1,966.08 and 444.92 is: 667.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.72 : 1,966.08 = 444.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.72/1,966.08 = 444.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.72x = 1,966.08 × 444.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.72x = 874,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,748.31/1,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.38

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