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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.09, 1,966.63 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.09, 1,966.63 and 445.38 is: 668.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.09 : 1,966.63 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.09/1,966.63 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.09x = 1,966.63 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.09x = 875,897.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,897.67/1,311.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.07

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