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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.82, 1,981.36 and 455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.82, 1,981.36 and 455.13 is: 682.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.82 : 1,981.36 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.82/1,981.36 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.82x = 1,981.36 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.82x = 901,776.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,776.38/1,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.74

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