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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,971.12 and 664.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,971.12 and 664.46 is: 997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,971.12 = 664.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,971.12 = 664.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,971.12 × 664.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,309,730.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,730.40/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.30

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