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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.40, 2,066.16 and 452.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.40, 2,066.16 and 452.96 is: 679.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.40 : 2,066.16 = 452.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.40/2,066.16 = 452.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.40x = 2,066.16 × 452.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.40x = 935,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,887.83/1,377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.46

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