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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.46, 2,066.50 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.46, 2,066.50 and 452.98 is: 679.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.46 : 2,066.50 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.46/2,066.50 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.46x = 2,066.50 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.46x = 936,087.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,087.20/1,377.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.57

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