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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.72, 1,966.12 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.72, 1,966.12 and 445 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.72 : 1,966.12 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.72/1,966.12 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.72x = 1,966.12 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.72x = 874,923.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,923.40/1,310.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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