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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.86, 1,977.72 and 441.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.86, 1,977.72 and 441.36 is: 661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.86 : 1,977.72 = 441.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.86/1,977.72 = 441.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.86x = 1,977.72 × 441.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.86x = 872,886.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,886.50/1,318.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.85

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