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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.08, 1,975.86 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.08, 1,975.86 and 451.92 is: 677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.08 : 1,975.86 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.08/1,975.86 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.08x = 1,975.86 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.08x = 892,930.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,930.65/1,318.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.45

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