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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.73, 1,997.37 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.73, 1,997.37 and 454.05 is: 681.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.73 : 1,997.37 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.73/1,997.37 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.73x = 1,997.37 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.73x = 906,905.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,905.85/1,331.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.00

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