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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.31, 1,974.64 and 451.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.31, 1,974.64 and 451.03 is: 676.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.31 : 1,974.64 = 451.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.31/1,974.64 = 451.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.31x = 1,974.64 × 451.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.31x = 890,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,621.88/1,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.09

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