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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.81, 2,065.43 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.81, 2,065.43 and 452.16 is: 678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.81 : 2,065.43 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.81/2,065.43 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.81x = 2,065.43 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.81x = 933,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,894.50/1,376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.30

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