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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.16, 1,993.94 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.16, 1,993.94 and 451.40 is: 677.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.16 : 1,993.94 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.16/1,993.94 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.16x = 1,993.94 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.16x = 900,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,064.52/1,329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.17

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