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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.92, 1,967.88 and 446.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.92, 1,967.88 and 446.84 is: 670.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.92 : 1,967.88 = 446.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.92/1,967.88 = 446.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.92x = 1,967.88 × 446.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.92x = 879,327.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,327.50/1,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.26

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