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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.83, 1,966.28 and 445.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.83, 1,966.28 and 445.14 is: 667.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.83 : 1,966.28 = 445.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.83/1,966.28 = 445.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.83x = 1,966.28 × 445.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.83x = 875,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,267.65/1,310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.72

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