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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.20, 1,996.76 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.20, 1,996.76 and 453.42 is: 680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.20 : 1,996.76 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.20/1,996.76 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.20x = 1,996.76 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.20x = 905,370.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,370.92/1,331.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.12

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