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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.08, 1,966.59 and 445.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.08, 1,966.59 and 445.37 is: 668.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.08 : 1,966.59 = 445.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.08/1,966.59 = 445.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.08x = 1,966.59 × 445.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.08x = 875,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,850.36/1,311.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.04

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