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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.68, 1,997.52 and 454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.68, 1,997.52 and 454 is: 681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.68 : 1,997.52 = 454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.68/1,997.52 = 454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.68x = 1,997.52 × 454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.68x = 906,874.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,874.08/1,331.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.00

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