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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.32, 1,980.61 and 454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.32, 1,980.61 and 454.63 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.32 : 1,980.61 = 454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.32/1,980.61 = 454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.32x = 1,980.61 × 454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.32x = 900,438.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,438.64/1,320.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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