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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.97, 1,996.57 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.97, 1,996.57 and 453.17 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.97 : 1,996.57 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.97/1,996.57 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.97x = 1,996.57 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.97x = 904,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,791.18/1,330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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