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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.71, 2,066.66 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.71, 2,066.66 and 453.29 is: 679.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.71 : 2,066.66 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.71/2,066.66 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.71x = 2,066.66 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.71x = 936,794.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,794.04/1,377.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.97

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