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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.45, 1,994.25 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.45, 1,994.25 and 451.86 is: 677.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.45 : 1,994.25 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.45/1,994.25 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.45x = 1,994.25 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.45x = 901,121.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,121.81/1,329.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.82

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