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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.48, 1,992.18 and 450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.48, 1,992.18 and 450.74 is: 675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.48 : 1,992.18 = 450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.48/1,992.18 = 450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.48x = 1,992.18 × 450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.48x = 897,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,955.21/1,328.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.93

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