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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.15, 1,974.92 and 451.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.15, 1,974.92 and 451.53 is: 677.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.15 : 1,974.92 = 451.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.15/1,974.92 = 451.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.15x = 1,974.92 × 451.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.15x = 891,733.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,733.37/1,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.02

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