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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.34, 1,994.14 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.34, 1,994.14 and 452.46 is: 678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.34 : 1,994.14 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.34/1,994.14 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.34x = 1,994.14 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.34x = 902,268.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,268.58/1,329.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.73

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