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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.91, 2,066.83 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.91, 2,066.83 and 453.47 is: 680.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.91 : 2,066.83 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.91/2,066.83 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.91x = 2,066.83 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.91x = 937,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,246.53/1,377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.20

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