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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.08, 2,065.67 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.08, 2,065.67 and 453.39 is: 679.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.08 : 2,065.67 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.08/2,065.67 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.08x = 2,065.67 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.08x = 936,554.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,554.12/1,378.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.61

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