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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.18, 1,977.33 and 440.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.18, 1,977.33 and 440.75 is: 661.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.18 : 1,977.33 = 440.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.18/1,977.33 = 440.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.18x = 1,977.33 × 440.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.18x = 871,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,508.20/1,318.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.15

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