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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.96, 2,065.48 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.96, 2,065.48 and 453.28 is: 679.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.96 : 2,065.48 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.96/2,065.48 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.96x = 2,065.48 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.96x = 936,240.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,240.77/1,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.44

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