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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.44, 2,067.80 and 454.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.44, 2,067.80 and 454.01 is: 681.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.44 : 2,067.80 = 454.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.44/2,067.80 = 454.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.44x = 2,067.80 × 454.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.44x = 938,789.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,789.27/1,378.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.05

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