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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.30, 2,066.31 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.30, 2,066.31 and 452.73 is: 679.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.30 : 2,066.31 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.30/2,066.31 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.30x = 2,066.31 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.30x = 935,480.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,480.53/1,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.21

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