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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.78, 1,976.47 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.78, 1,976.47 and 440.91 is: 661.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.78 : 1,976.47 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.78/1,976.47 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.78x = 1,976.47 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.78x = 871,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,444.29/1,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.30

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