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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.66, 2,066.71 and 453.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.66, 2,066.71 and 453.01 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.66 : 2,066.71 = 453.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.66/2,066.71 = 453.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.66x = 2,066.71 × 453.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.66x = 936,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,239.16/1,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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