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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.06, 1,977.27 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.06, 1,977.27 and 452.26 is: 678.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.06 : 1,977.27 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.06/1,977.27 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.06x = 1,977.27 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.06x = 894,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,240.13/1,318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.45

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