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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.16, 1,973.88 and 450.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.16, 1,973.88 and 450.18 is: 675.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.16 : 1,973.88 = 450.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.16/1,973.88 = 450.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.16x = 1,973.88 × 450.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.16x = 888,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,601.30/1,316.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.15

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