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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.89, 1,996.15 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.89, 1,996.15 and 453.39 is: 680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.89 : 1,996.15 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.89/1,996.15 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.89x = 1,996.15 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.89x = 905,034.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,034.45/1,330.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.02

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