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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.38, 1,974.48 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.38, 1,974.48 and 450.58 is: 675.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.38 : 1,974.48 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.38/1,974.48 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.38x = 1,974.48 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.38x = 889,661.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,661.20/1,316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.84

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