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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.51, 1,994.51 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.51, 1,994.51 and 451.92 is: 677.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.51 : 1,994.51 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.51/1,994.51 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.51x = 1,994.51 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.51x = 901,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,356.70/1,329.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.96

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