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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.83, 2,065.57 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.83, 2,065.57 and 452.46 is: 678.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.83 : 2,065.57 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.83/2,065.57 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.83x = 2,065.57 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.83x = 934,587.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,587.80/1,376.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.80

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