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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.48, 1,998.18 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.48, 1,998.18 and 454.74 is: 681.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.48 : 1,998.18 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.48/1,998.18 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.48x = 1,998.18 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.48x = 908,652.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,652.37/1,332.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.93

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