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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.42, 1,994.11 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.42, 1,994.11 and 451.92 is: 677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.42 : 1,994.11 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.42/1,994.11 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.42x = 1,994.11 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.42x = 901,178.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,178.19/1,329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.87

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