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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.16, 1,993.69 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.16, 1,993.69 and 451.63 is: 677.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.16 : 1,993.69 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.16/1,993.69 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.16x = 1,993.69 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.16x = 900,410.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,410.21/1,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.43

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