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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.90, 1,976.58 and 452.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.90, 1,976.58 and 452.28 is: 678.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.90 : 1,976.58 = 452.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.90/1,976.58 = 452.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.90x = 1,976.58 × 452.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.90x = 893,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,967.60/1,317.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.33

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