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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.74, 2,065.46 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.74, 2,065.46 and 452.36 is: 678.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.74 : 2,065.46 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.74/2,065.46 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.74x = 2,065.46 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.74x = 934,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,331.49/1,376.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.66

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