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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.73, 1,978.33 and 441.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.73, 1,978.33 and 441.15 is: 661.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.73 : 1,978.33 = 441.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.73/1,978.33 = 441.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.73x = 1,978.33 × 441.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.73x = 872,734.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,734.24/1,318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.80

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