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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.29, 2,067.57 and 453.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.29, 2,067.57 and 453.47 is: 680.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.29 : 2,067.57 = 453.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.29/2,067.57 = 453.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.29x = 2,067.57 × 453.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.29x = 937,578.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,578.70/1,378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.25

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