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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.87, 2,065.23 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.87, 2,065.23 and 452.30 is: 678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.87 : 2,065.23 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.87/2,065.23 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.87x = 2,065.23 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.87x = 934,103.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,103.53/1,376.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.43

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