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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.65, 2,065.23 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.65, 2,065.23 and 452.26 is: 678.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.65 : 2,065.23 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.65/2,065.23 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.65x = 2,065.23 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.65x = 934,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,020.92/1,376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.47

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