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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.75, 1,995.80 and 453.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.75, 1,995.80 and 453.23 is: 679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.75 : 1,995.80 = 453.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.75/1,995.80 = 453.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.75x = 1,995.80 × 453.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.75x = 904,556.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,556.43/1,330.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.73

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