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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.35, 1,980.79 and 454.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.35, 1,980.79 and 454.55 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.35 : 1,980.79 = 454.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.35/1,980.79 = 454.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.35x = 1,980.79 × 454.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.35x = 900,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,357.05/1,320.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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