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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.25, 2,064.63 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.25, 2,064.63 and 451.86 is: 677.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.25 : 2,064.63 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.25/2,064.63 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.25x = 2,064.63 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.25x = 932,923.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,923.71/1,376.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.87

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