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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.36, 1,982.01 and 455.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.36, 1,982.01 and 455.65 is: 683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.36 : 1,982.01 = 455.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.36/1,982.01 = 455.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.36x = 1,982.01 × 455.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.36x = 903,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,102.86/1,321.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.46

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