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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.69, 1,994.84 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.69, 1,994.84 and 452.14 is: 678.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.69 : 1,994.84 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.69/1,994.84 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.69x = 1,994.84 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.69x = 901,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,946.96/1,329.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.31

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