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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378, 2,067.27 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378, 2,067.27 and 453.52 is: 680.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378 : 2,067.27 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378/2,067.27 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378x = 2,067.27 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378x = 937,548.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,548.29/1,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.37

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