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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.59, 1,978.24 and 452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.59, 1,978.24 and 452.97 is: 679.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.59 : 1,978.24 = 452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.59/1,978.24 = 452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.59x = 1,978.24 × 452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.59x = 896,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,083.37/1,318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.58

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