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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.64, 1,976.70 and 452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.64, 1,976.70 and 452.20 is: 678.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.64 : 1,976.70 = 452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.64/1,976.70 = 452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.64x = 1,976.70 × 452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.64x = 893,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,863.74/1,317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.38

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