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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.99, 1,977.27 and 440.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.99, 1,977.27 and 440.55 is: 660.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.99 : 1,977.27 = 440.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.99/1,977.27 = 440.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.99x = 1,977.27 × 440.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.99x = 871,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,086.30/1,317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.92

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