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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.11, 1,974.26 and 451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.11, 1,974.26 and 451.03 is: 676.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.11 : 1,974.26 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.11/1,974.26 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.11x = 1,974.26 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.11x = 890,450.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,450.49/1,316.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.58

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