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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.28, 1,976.12 and 451.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.28, 1,976.12 and 451.36 is: 677.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.28 : 1,976.12 = 451.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.28/1,976.12 = 451.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.28x = 1,976.12 × 451.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.28x = 891,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,941.52/1,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.11

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