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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.02, 1,998.17 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.02, 1,998.17 and 454.52 is: 681.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.02 : 1,998.17 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.02/1,998.17 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.02x = 1,998.17 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.02x = 908,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,208.23/1,332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.83

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