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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.53, 1,992.70 and 450.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.53, 1,992.70 and 450.96 is: 676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.53 : 1,992.70 = 450.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.53/1,992.70 = 450.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.53x = 1,992.70 × 450.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.53x = 898,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,626.86/1,328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.41

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