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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.04, 1,996.60 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.04, 1,996.60 and 454.52 is: 681.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.04 : 1,996.60 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.04/1,996.60 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.04x = 1,996.60 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.04x = 907,494.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,494.63/1,331.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.79

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