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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.18, 1,998.98 and 455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.18, 1,998.98 and 455.38 is: 682.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.18 : 1,998.98 = 455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.18/1,998.98 = 455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.18x = 1,998.98 × 455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.18x = 910,295.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,295.51/1,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.80

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