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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.10, 2,066.73 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.10, 2,066.73 and 453.44 is: 680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.10 : 2,066.73 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.10/2,066.73 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.10x = 2,066.73 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.10x = 937,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,127.72/1,378.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.02

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