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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.64, 1,975.92 and 452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.64, 1,975.92 and 452.02 is: 677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.64 : 1,975.92 = 452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.64/1,975.92 = 452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.64x = 1,975.92 × 452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.64x = 893,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,155.36/1,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.84

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