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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.39, 1,998.86 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.39, 1,998.86 and 454.82 is: 682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.39 : 1,998.86 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.39/1,998.86 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.39x = 1,998.86 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.39x = 909,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,109.24/1,332.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.31

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