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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.64, 1,974.56 and 450.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.64, 1,974.56 and 450.75 is: 675.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.64 : 1,974.56 = 450.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.64/1,974.56 = 450.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.64x = 1,974.56 × 450.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.64x = 890,030.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,030.67/1,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.99

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