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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.37, 2,067.10 and 453.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.37, 2,067.10 and 453.71 is: 680.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.37 : 2,067.10 = 453.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.37/2,067.10 = 453.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.37x = 2,067.10 × 453.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.37x = 937,852.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,852.47/1,378.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.41

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