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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.13, 1,978.97 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.13, 1,978.97 and 453.51 is: 680.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.13 : 1,978.97 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.13/1,978.97 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.13x = 1,978.97 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.13x = 897,480.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,480.42/1,319.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.36

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