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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.70, 1,978.07 and 441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.70, 1,978.07 and 441.43 is: 662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.70 : 1,978.07 = 441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.70/1,978.07 = 441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.70x = 1,978.07 × 441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.70x = 873,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,172.29/1,318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.15

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