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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.81, 2,066.51 and 453.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.81, 2,066.51 and 453.26 is: 679.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.81 : 2,066.51 = 453.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.81/2,066.51 = 453.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.81x = 2,066.51 × 453.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.81x = 936,653.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,653.72/1,377.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.81

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