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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.89, 1,978.54 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.89, 1,978.54 and 453 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.89 : 1,978.54 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.89/1,978.54 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.89x = 1,978.54 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.89x = 896,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,277.49/1,318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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