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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.89, 1,999.61 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.89, 1,999.61 and 455.32 is: 683.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.89 : 1,999.61 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.89/1,999.61 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.89x = 1,999.61 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.89x = 910,450.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,450.15/1,332.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.06

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