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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.17, 2,065.29 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.17, 2,065.29 and 452.52 is: 678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.17 : 2,065.29 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.17/2,065.29 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.17x = 2,065.29 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.17x = 934,585.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,585.03/1,377.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.63

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