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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.12, 1,998.90 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.12, 1,998.90 and 455.32 is: 682.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.12 : 1,998.90 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.12/1,998.90 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.12x = 1,998.90 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.12x = 910,139.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,139.15/1,333.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.71

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