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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.26, 1,994.21 and 451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.26, 1,994.21 and 451.82 is: 677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.26 : 1,994.21 = 451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.26/1,994.21 = 451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.26x = 1,994.21 × 451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.26x = 901,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,023.96/1,329.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.84

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