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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.80, 1,997.44 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.80, 1,997.44 and 454.24 is: 681.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.80 : 1,997.44 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.80/1,997.44 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.80x = 1,997.44 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.80x = 907,317.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,317.15/1,331.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.27

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