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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.38, 1,995.30 and 452.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.38, 1,995.30 and 452.79 is: 679.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.38 : 1,995.30 = 452.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.38/1,995.30 = 452.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.38x = 1,995.30 × 452.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.38x = 903,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,451.89/1,330.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.09

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