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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.17, 1,996.75 and 453.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.17, 1,996.75 and 453.77 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.17 : 1,996.75 = 453.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.17/1,996.75 = 453.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.17x = 1,996.75 × 453.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.17x = 906,063.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,063.32/1,331.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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