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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.56, 1,975.02 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.56, 1,975.02 and 451.28 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.56 : 1,975.02 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.56/1,975.02 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.56x = 1,975.02 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.56x = 891,287.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,287.03/1,317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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