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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.12, 1,969.59 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.12, 1,969.59 and 448.04 is: 672.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.12 : 1,969.59 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.12/1,969.59 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.12x = 1,969.59 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.12x = 882,455.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,455.10/1,313.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.03

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