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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.20, 1,977.32 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.20, 1,977.32 and 452.52 is: 678.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.20 : 1,977.32 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.20/1,977.32 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.20x = 1,977.32 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.20x = 894,776.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,776.85/1,318.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.79

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