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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.11, 1,972.76 and 450.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.11, 1,972.76 and 450.03 is: 675.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.11 : 1,972.76 = 450.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.11/1,972.76 = 450.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.11x = 1,972.76 × 450.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.11x = 887,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,798.93/1,315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.08

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