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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.48, 1,975.20 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.48, 1,975.20 and 450.88 is: 676.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.48 : 1,975.20 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.48/1,975.20 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.48x = 1,975.20 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.48x = 890,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,578.18/1,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.48

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