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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.06, 1,977.44 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.06, 1,977.44 and 440.70 is: 661.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.06 : 1,977.44 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.06/1,977.44 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.06x = 1,977.44 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.06x = 871,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,457.81/1,318.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.17

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