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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.12, 1,977.32 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.12, 1,977.32 and 452.96 is: 678.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.12 : 1,977.32 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.12/1,977.32 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.12x = 1,977.32 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.12x = 895,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,646.87/1,319.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.97

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