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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.96, 1,966.47 and 445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.96, 1,966.47 and 445.27 is: 667.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.96 : 1,966.47 = 445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.96/1,966.47 = 445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.96x = 1,966.47 × 445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.96x = 875,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,610.10/1,310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.92

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