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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.83, 1,978.43 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.83, 1,978.43 and 453.39 is: 680.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.83 : 1,978.43 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.83/1,978.43 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.83x = 1,978.43 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.83x = 896,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,998.11/1,318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.15

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