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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.13, 1,981.88 and 455.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.13, 1,981.88 and 455.51 is: 683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.13 : 1,981.88 = 455.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.13/1,981.88 = 455.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.13x = 1,981.88 × 455.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.13x = 902,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,763.88/1,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.33

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