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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.77, 1,996.29 and 453.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.77, 1,996.29 and 453.27 is: 679.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.77 : 1,996.29 = 453.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.77/1,996.29 = 453.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.77x = 1,996.29 × 453.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.77x = 904,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,858.37/1,330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.95

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