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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.74, 1,970.70 and 447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.74, 1,970.70 and 447.76 is: 671.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.74 : 1,970.70 = 447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.74/1,970.70 = 447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.74x = 1,970.70 × 447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.74x = 882,400.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,400.63/1,313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.67

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