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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.31, 2,067.78 and 453.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.31, 2,067.78 and 453.83 is: 680.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.31 : 2,067.78 = 453.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.31/2,067.78 = 453.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.31x = 2,067.78 × 453.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.31x = 938,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,424.63/1,378.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.85

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