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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.08, 1,993.71 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.08, 1,993.71 and 451.22 is: 676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.08 : 1,993.71 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.08/1,993.71 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.08x = 1,993.71 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.08x = 899,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,602.86/1,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.86

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