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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.14, 1,979.94 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.14, 1,979.94 and 454.26 is: 681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.14 : 1,979.94 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.14/1,979.94 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.14x = 1,979.94 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.14x = 899,407.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,407.54/1,320.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.30

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