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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.54, 1,976.34 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.54, 1,976.34 and 440.04 is: 660.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.54 : 1,976.34 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.54/1,976.34 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.54x = 1,976.34 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.54x = 869,668.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,668.65/1,317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.07

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