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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.98, 2,067.27 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.98, 2,067.27 and 453.50 is: 680.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.98 : 2,067.27 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.98/2,067.27 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.98x = 2,067.27 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.98x = 937,506.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,506.95/1,377.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.35

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