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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.12, 1,975.60 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.12, 1,975.60 and 452.04 is: 678.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.12 : 1,975.60 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.12/1,975.60 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.12x = 1,975.60 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.12x = 893,050.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,050.22/1,317.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.03

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