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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.18, 1,978.90 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.18, 1,978.90 and 453.38 is: 680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.18 : 1,978.90 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.18/1,978.90 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.18x = 1,978.90 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.18x = 897,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,182.65/1,319.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.11

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