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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.40, 2,067.20 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.40, 2,067.20 and 454.08 is: 680.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.40 : 2,067.20 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.40/2,067.20 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.40x = 2,067.20 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.40x = 938,674.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,674.18/1,378.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.99

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