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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.78, 2,066.80 and 453.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.78, 2,066.80 and 453.35 is: 680.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.78 : 2,066.80 = 453.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.78/2,066.80 = 453.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.78x = 2,066.80 × 453.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.78x = 936,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,974.01/1,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.06

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