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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.48, 2,066.02 and 453.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.48, 2,066.02 and 453.08 is: 679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.48 : 2,066.02 = 453.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.48/2,066.02 = 453.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.48x = 2,066.02 × 453.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.48x = 936,060.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,060.88/1,377.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.55

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