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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,970.10 and 447.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,970.10 and 447.36 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,970.10 = 447.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,970.10 = 447.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,970.10 × 447.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 881,343.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,343.94/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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