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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.84, 2,065.12 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.84, 2,065.12 and 452.22 is: 678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.84 : 2,065.12 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.84/2,065.12 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.84x = 2,065.12 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.84x = 933,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,888.57/1,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.28

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