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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.21, 2,065.83 and 452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.21, 2,065.83 and 452.86 is: 679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.21 : 2,065.83 = 452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.21/2,065.83 = 452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.21x = 2,065.83 × 452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.21x = 935,531.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,531.77/1,377.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.29

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