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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.07, 2,067.23 and 453.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.07, 2,067.23 and 453.63 is: 680.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.07 : 2,067.23 = 453.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.07/2,067.23 = 453.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.07x = 2,067.23 × 453.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.07x = 937,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,758.68/1,378.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.49

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