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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.39, 2,065.65 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.39, 2,065.65 and 452.73 is: 678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.39 : 2,065.65 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.39/2,065.65 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.39x = 2,065.65 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.39x = 935,182.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,182.60/1,377.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.95

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