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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.77, 2,065.72 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.77, 2,065.72 and 452.99 is: 679.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.77 : 2,065.72 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.77/2,065.72 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.77x = 2,065.72 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.77x = 935,756.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,756.23/1,377.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.18

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