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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.92, 1,980.12 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.92, 1,980.12 and 454.48 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.92 : 1,980.12 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.92/1,980.12 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.92x = 1,980.12 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.92x = 899,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,924.94/1,319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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