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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.14, 1,981.98 and 455.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.14, 1,981.98 and 455.46 is: 683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.14 : 1,981.98 = 455.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.14/1,981.98 = 455.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.14x = 1,981.98 × 455.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.14x = 902,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,712.61/1,321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.28

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