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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.66, 2,065.13 and 451.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.66, 2,065.13 and 451.85 is: 677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.66 : 2,065.13 = 451.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.66/2,065.13 = 451.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.66x = 2,065.13 × 451.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.66x = 933,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,118.10/1,376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.81

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