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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.10, 1,966.52 and 445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.10, 1,966.52 and 445.40 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.10 : 1,966.52 = 445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.10/1,966.52 = 445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.10x = 1,966.52 × 445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.10x = 875,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,888.01/1,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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