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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.21, 1,969.86 and 447.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.21, 1,969.86 and 447.50 is: 671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.21 : 1,969.86 = 447.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.21/1,969.86 = 447.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.21x = 1,969.86 × 447.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.21x = 881,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,512.35/1,313.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.27

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