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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.21, 2,064.51 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.21, 2,064.51 and 451.46 is: 677.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.21 : 2,064.51 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.21/2,064.51 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.21x = 2,064.51 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.21x = 932,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,041.43/1,376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.25

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