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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.39, 2,067.15 and 453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.39, 2,067.15 and 453.73 is: 680.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.39 : 2,067.15 = 453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.39/2,067.15 = 453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.39x = 2,067.15 × 453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.39x = 937,927.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,927.97/1,378.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.45

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