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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.35, 2,066.29 and 453.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.35, 2,066.29 and 453.17 is: 679.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.35 : 2,066.29 = 453.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.35/2,066.29 = 453.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.35x = 2,066.29 × 453.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.35x = 936,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,386.69/1,377.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.85

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