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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.48, 1,966.56 and 445.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.48, 1,966.56 and 445.52 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.48 : 1,966.56 = 445.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.48/1,966.56 = 445.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.48x = 1,966.56 × 445.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.48x = 876,141.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,141.81/1,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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