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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.82, 1,978.26 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.82, 1,978.26 and 453.14 is: 679.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.82 : 1,978.26 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.82/1,978.26 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.82x = 1,978.26 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.82x = 896,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,428.74/1,318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.72

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