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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.46, 2,066.22 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.46, 2,066.22 and 453.12 is: 679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.46 : 2,066.22 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.46/2,066.22 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.46x = 2,066.22 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.46x = 936,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,245.61/1,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.69

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