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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.99, 2,067.33 and 453.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.99, 2,067.33 and 453.60 is: 680.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.99 : 2,067.33 = 453.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.99/2,067.33 = 453.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.99x = 2,067.33 × 453.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.99x = 937,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,740.89/1,377.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.51

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