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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.85, 1,973.73 and 450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.85, 1,973.73 and 450.16 is: 675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.85 : 1,973.73 = 450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.85/1,973.73 = 450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.85x = 1,973.73 × 450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.85x = 888,491.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,491.05/1,315.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.22

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