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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.88, 1,970.81 and 448.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.88, 1,970.81 and 448.19 is: 672.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.88 : 1,970.81 = 448.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.88/1,970.81 = 448.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.88x = 1,970.81 × 448.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.88x = 883,297.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,297.33/1,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.28

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