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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.25, 1,978.89 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.25, 1,978.89 and 453.63 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.25 : 1,978.89 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.25/1,978.89 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.25x = 1,978.89 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.25x = 897,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,683.87/1,319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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