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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.66, 1,974.38 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.66, 1,974.38 and 450.77 is: 675.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.66 : 1,974.38 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.66/1,974.38 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.66x = 1,974.38 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.66x = 889,979.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,979.15/1,316.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.94

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