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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.45, 1,995.92 and 452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.45, 1,995.92 and 452.91 is: 679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.45 : 1,995.92 = 452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.45/1,995.92 = 452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.45x = 1,995.92 × 452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.45x = 903,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,969.86/1,330.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.45

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