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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.45, 1,974.65 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.45, 1,974.65 and 451.37 is: 677.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.45 : 1,974.65 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.45/1,974.65 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.45x = 1,974.65 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.45x = 891,285.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,285.64/1,316.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.04

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