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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.64, 1,981.12 and 454.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.64, 1,981.12 and 454.88 is: 682.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.64 : 1,981.12 = 454.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.64/1,981.12 = 454.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.64x = 1,981.12 × 454.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.64x = 901,171.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,171.87/1,320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.38

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