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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.67, 1,976.28 and 440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.67, 1,976.28 and 440.77 is: 661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.67 : 1,976.28 = 440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.67/1,976.28 = 440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.67x = 1,976.28 × 440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.67x = 871,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,084.94/1,317.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.08

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