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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.59, 1,981.20 and 454.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.59, 1,981.20 and 454.91 is: 682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.59 : 1,981.20 = 454.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.59/1,981.20 = 454.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.59x = 1,981.20 × 454.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.59x = 901,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,267.69/1,320.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.47

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