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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.52, 1,974.80 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.52, 1,974.80 and 404.52 is: 606.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.52 : 1,974.80 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.52/1,974.80 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.52x = 1,974.80 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.52x = 798,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,846.10/1,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.79

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