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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.34, 1,995.72 and 452.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.34, 1,995.72 and 452.89 is: 679.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.34 : 1,995.72 = 452.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.34/1,995.72 = 452.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.34x = 1,995.72 × 452.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.34x = 903,842.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,842.43/1,330.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.41

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