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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.40, 1,966.38 and 445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.40, 1,966.38 and 445.24 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.40 : 1,966.38 = 445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.40/1,966.38 = 445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.40x = 1,966.38 × 445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.40x = 875,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,511.03/1,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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