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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.34, 1,996.81 and 453.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.34, 1,996.81 and 453.87 is: 680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.34 : 1,996.81 = 453.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.34/1,996.81 = 453.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.34x = 1,996.81 × 453.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.34x = 906,292.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,292.11/1,331.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.74

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