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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.06, 1,966.78 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.06, 1,966.78 and 445.08 is: 667.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.06 : 1,966.78 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.06/1,966.78 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.06x = 1,966.78 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.06x = 875,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,374.44/1,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.68

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